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08/22/2017

News Producer

WBTW

Category:
News
Position/Title:
News Producer
Details:

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website and social media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
  • Writes and orders news stories.
  • Approves scripts.
  • Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
  • Edits video.
  • Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
  • Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Minimum two years' experience in news operations.
  • Proficiency with computers, video editing programs, content sharing, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to work any shift.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the News Producer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.www.nexstar.tv/careers/. Background check required.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
8/21/2017
Closing Date:
11/21/2017
City:
Myrtle Beach - 29588
State:
South Carolina
URL:
www.nexstar.tv/careers/
Experience:

1-2 years of live broadcast producing experience preferred.

Requirements:

We are looking for a strong writer with solid news judgment and someone who can showcase the newscast with compelling graphics. Experience with ENPS would be helpful. Candidate will also regularly update WBTW.com and station social 
media pages during their shift.

Contact:
Apply online at: https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

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