News Producer/Videographer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, United States
WANE-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Fort Wayne, IN
is seeking an experienced
News Producer/Videographer
to join our news team. The ideal candidate has excellent writing skills and news judgment. We need someone energetic and creative - if you like to think big picture, look past the obvious and break stories, this could be a great move for you. Qualified applicant should be able to handle breaking news situations and must have the ability to work well under pressure. Qualified applicant must also be able to shoot video and conduct interviews at breaking news scenes, as well as set up and shoot live shots.
The News Producer/Videographer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, shoots & edits video, conducts interviews, shoots live shots, and posts video to the website. Weekend coverage and weekday flexibility including overnights are a must.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes, edits and orders news stories
Approves scripts
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Shoots & edits video
Conducts interviews with officials on breaking news scenes
Sets up and shoots live shots
Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
Communicates with managers and teams in the field daily
Pitch story ideas
Requirements & Skills Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work related experience, or recent college graduate with quality news internships.
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff
Minimum one year experience in news operations (More or less depending on market size)
Must be detail oriented
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Has a sense of urgency
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Flexibility to work any shift
Physical Demands & Work Environment The News Producer/Videographer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work near others. The News Producer/Videographer 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.
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.
All applicants must apply online. Please upload resume and references. Requires background screening to hire.
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is seeking an experienced
News Producer/Videographer
to join our news team. The ideal candidate has excellent writing skills and news judgment. We need someone energetic and creative - if you like to think big picture, look past the obvious and break stories, this could be a great move for you. Qualified applicant should be able to handle breaking news situations and must have the ability to work well under pressure. Qualified applicant must also be able to shoot video and conduct interviews at breaking news scenes, as well as set up and shoot live shots.
The News Producer/Videographer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, shoots & edits video, conducts interviews, shoots live shots, and posts video to the website. Weekend coverage and weekday flexibility including overnights are a must.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes, edits and orders news stories
Approves scripts
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Shoots & edits video
Conducts interviews with officials on breaking news scenes
Sets up and shoots live shots
Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
Communicates with managers and teams in the field daily
Pitch story ideas
Requirements & Skills Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work related experience, or recent college graduate with quality news internships.
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff
Minimum one year experience in news operations (More or less depending on market size)
Must be detail oriented
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Has a sense of urgency
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Flexibility to work any shift
Physical Demands & Work Environment The News Producer/Videographer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work near others. The News Producer/Videographer 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.
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.
All applicants must apply online. Please upload resume and references. Requires background screening to hire.
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