News Producer

WKBN-TV is looking for an energetic creative Full-Time News Producer with strong news judgment solid writing skills and a passion to win. Were seeking a journalist who goes beyond stacking a rundownsomeone who finds original content and tells meaningful stories in compelling ways across broadcast digital and streaming platforms.

This role produces daily newscasts and contributes to WKBN our growing digital streaming platform helping shape how we tell stories across multiple screens.

Were looking for a motivated organized producer who thrives under deadline pressure thinks beyond the obvious and is driven to land the big story. You should be passionate about local news and committed to telling the stories that matter most to our community.

Youngstown offers great food great people and access to Ohios largest metro park. Pittsburgh and Cleveland are each about an hour away.

What Youll Do

• Build and produce engaging newscasts and streaming content
• Write edit and organize stories for newscasts
• Pitch original story ideas and contribute to editorial decision-making
• Monitor scanners phones social and digital sources for breaking news
• Collaborate with anchors MMJs and newsroom staff daily

What Were Looking For

• Strong writing grammar and storytelling skills
• Solid news judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and thrive under deadline pressure
• Team player who communicates well across departments

Details

• All shifts possible including nights weekends and holidays
• Degree in Journalism Communications or related field (or equivalent experience)

Join a newsroom that values enterprise reporting creativity and multi-platform storytellingwhile living in a community close to Cleveland and Pittsburgh with easy access to everything in between.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

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