Producer I, News

The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases, edits scripts, builds graphics and times news programs.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes and edits news stories to create compelling broadcasts
Approves scripts
Generates story ideas
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & 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 (Depending on market size)
Proficiency with computers, 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