Producer News

WATE 6 On Your Side in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a full time News Producer. The successful candidate will be a strong leader capable of managing anchors, reporters, photographers, and editors. He or she must also be able to produce a compelling newscast that is clear and easy to understand. The successful candidate must be extremely aggressive, demonstrate a hunger for hard news, and thrive on crafting a newscast that is both informative and creative. Thinking outside the box is a must for this job, as is attention to detail.

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.

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 & 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