News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (W/END) - WJRT

Join the ABC family
Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGx0eKYL9aQ&feature=youtu.be

About WJRT:

The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Create newscasts
• Build news content in unique and compelling ways using the many tools and technology available
• Working knowledge of current events and community issues
• Work closely with news managers and assignment editors in determining content needed
• Enhance content with graphics, video research, and station branding
• Oversee all aspects of content and presentation of newscast.
• Ability to write, re-write, edit and post to website as well as other platforms.
• Producer will be expected to update digital and social platforms as needed.
• Work closely with the news team for accurate and interesting news information on all platforms
• The News Producer will oversee content quality and accuracy for his/her newscasts
• Grow the stations' social and digital footprint, especially within key demographics
• Passion for production and storytelling, combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
• Willingness to grow by taking direction and excel as a team member.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with anchors, field crews and technical staff
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Generate story ideas and collaborate with news staff on promotable story ideas
• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts
• Ability to edit video
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification/Requirements:
• Two years prior news production experience and strong editorial skills
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field
• Must possess exceptional organizational and writing skills
• Knowledge of web based publishing
• Mindful of deadlines
• Ability to lead and make split second decisions based upon knowledge of directives
• Must be self-motivated, ability to multi-task, and excel under intense deadlines pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• High level of communication skills both written and verbal along with excellent judgement
• Experience with ENPS a plus
• Must know how to edit
• Must be willing to reside in the DMA

***THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION***

This shift is currently for Weekend Producer. This is a 24/7 operation and may require working overnights and/or weekends, as well as holidays. The hours, shifts, responsibilities are flexible and are subject to change at the News Director's discretion. Involvement in station initiatives and station events are necessary. Gray Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Passing a drug screening and motor vehicle records check are conditions of employment. Must have a reliable source of transportation and be flexible on hours.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnk103-3-137-213-128-42 in your application.