Producer I, News
Producer I, News
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Job Description
The WRIC News Producer produces daily newscasts decides the order in which stories will be told writes headlines opens teases and other content times news programs and helps coordinate coverage.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
- Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
- Writes and orders news stories
- Approves scripts
- Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
- Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- 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 production
- Proficiency with computers and newsroom computer programs
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift including overnights and weekends
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Must be able to sit conduct telephone conversations use electronic mail write letters conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups make decisions without supervision make decisions that impact the results of co-workers work near others work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
