News Producer

WTHI-TV is seeking a News Producer to join our award-winning team.  We’re a smaller market station, but we take news seriously. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Produce Newscast
• Write compelling broadcast copy and teases
• Copy edit stories written by others
• Fill-in produce other newscasts, series and special reports as assigned
• Develop, write and edit compelling news stories on a daily basis
• Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout viewing area
• Non-linear editing of VO’s and VOSOT’s
• Write, edit and post compelling content for website
• Other job related duties as required

Job Requirements:

• College degree in journalism or related field
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Strong News judgment
• Strong Writing skills
• Background Check

Special Skills (Preferred):

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
• Non-linear editing
• ENPS
• Web Publishing Skills

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