News Producer

Job Overview
Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a SUPERSTAR News Producer.

Location & Community
Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.

Team & Culture
Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.

Role Overview
The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts to the website.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Produces newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms

Writes and approves news stories

Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts

Edits video

Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms

Gathers facts and confirms stories

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

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Flexibility to work any shift

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