Producer NE

Are you a storyteller? An investigator? Are you driven by a need to find the truth? News Producers bring to life the original content that is the backbone of our journalism.

WHBQ-TV , the

dominant #1

station in the Mid-South, is in search of a

News Producer

who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and extended coverage. In addition, successful candidates must have a deep comprehension of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. Candidates should have at least 2 years of live producing experience in a professional television newsroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Chief gatekeeper for all journalism inside your newscast
Craft relevant, energetic, important and memorable newscasts
Develop graphics for production by design department
Write opens, stories, and teases
Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing
Consult with directors, anchors, other producers, and managers on production needs
Oversee presentation and production guiding coverage from the control room
Understand and effectively use all digital and linear platforms
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred
Prior news management experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in journalism or a related program
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism
Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects
Must excel under pressure