Morning Producer, Digital

KIAH, a Nexstar Media Group station, has an opening for a morning Digital Producer to work in our Houston location. KIAH is an equal opportunity employer.

Do you want attention, visibility, and an opportunity to have FUN while making an impact on local news?! If you do, then continue reading and apply for this opportunity! No Wait Weather & Traffic is 100% Houston and fully committed to maintaining its momentum. We are a collaborative, talented team that cultivates your input, innovation and your voice to help us create successful content. We aren’t the “cookie cutter” formula on morning news, we like to push the boundaries and we are a newsroom where you are encouraged to take risks and try new things.

The Producer must have instinctive news judgment, excellent writing and communication skills, plus a strong understanding on how to push news content across several platforms. This position will be responsible for developing an overall style and identity for their assigned newscast with a keen focus on building the station’s brand.

Primary Responsibilities:

Write, manage and approve content for air
Execute newscasts with minimal errors and meet deadlines; oversee quality control of newscast while in the booth
Contribute to story development and innovation
Respond to breaking news with a sense of urgency
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required
2+ years previous news producing experience
Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and holidays