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ROLE: Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy excellence in production techniques writing story treatment relevance to the viewing audience and ability to generate ratings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage
- Write news stories teases and headlines
- Collaborate with team of anchors reporters writers and editors to ensure production of accurate updated and engaging news content
- Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas
- Stay informed on current affairs
- Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts
- Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates
- Maintain strong professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content
- Additional duties as necessary
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
- Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.
REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:
- Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines
- Must have solid news judgment
- Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer
- Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively and independently
- Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback
- Must be a leader in a strong team environment
- Must have strong organizational skills and be detailoriented
- Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources
- Must be flexible with schedule and fillin different shifts weekends holidays as needed
- May produce additional cutins special reports or breaking news as needed
- Comp starting at $28 hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.