Dormont Manufacturing Company is hiring: Writer (NE) in Oklahoma City

LOCATION: KFOR-TV

POSITION: Writer

REPORTS TO: Managing Editor

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the writer/associate producer is to write scripts and gather information for highly produced newscasts and digital content. Also, to assist with Assignment Desk duties. Currently, this is a temporary position with the potential to become a regular full-time position.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS

Writes news stories, produces content for newscasts, KFOR.com and social media platforms.

Rolls TelePrompTer for daily newscasts.

Has ability to work under extreme pressure & deadlines.

Must keep up with local, state, national & international events.

Watches local TV news.

Works individually as well as part of a team.

Assists on Assignment Desk as needed.

Can hear scanners, answer phones and direct crews to news events.

Is flexible regarding schedule, including weekends, overnights, holidays, etc.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to type quickly.

Operate police scanner.

Handle news telephones and other such equipment.

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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