Producer I, News Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Amarillo

Overview

Morning Show Newscast Producer — KAMR Local 4 News in Amarillo, Texas, is looking for a morning show producer. This person must be able to take control of a newscast and put a great product on the air. You must be a good writer, have good news judgment, be detail oriented, work well under pressure, work well with others, and be a hard worker. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution