News Producer Job at WATE 6 On Your Side in Knoxville

Overview Come work in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and the heart of Big Orange Country at the University of Tennessee. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that is one of the largest owners of local television stations in the country. The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website. 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 Requirements & Skills 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr