WGN News Writer

Job Description

WGN-TV is looking for a full-time writer for our newscasts.

Responsibilities:
• Write stories and edit video for broadcast
• Manage live shots and work with reporters and photographers to file content into show rundowns
• Order and file graphics including lower thirds and fullscreens
• Assist producers in other areas as needed
• May be asked to line produce on a fill-in basis

Requirements and Skills:
• Two (2) years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts
• College degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or related experience
• Must have strong writing skills and news judgment
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Required to join the IBEW union

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwopen-34-239-173-144-42 in your application.