Producer

Location 2625 S Memorial Drive,Tulsa, OK, 74129,United States
Employee Type Full Time - Non-Exempt
Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact Information
Phone 918-585-2020

Description
Reporting to the KRMG News Director, the News Producer develops, produces, writes, voices, and delivers top local, state, and national news stories weekday mornings on the KRMG Morning News. The producer shift is 3:30 am – 11:30 am Monday through Friday. The producer is responsible for working closely with the host to write factual, compelling, quality news stories with urgency and relatability for radio, as well as digital and social channels. You will produce local, state, and national news content that contributes to our success daily and adheres to our station research. You will develop trusted sources that are regularly used for research and story development. The producer delivers breaking news, top national/state/local stories, red alert traffic reports, and severe weather alerts on the station’s radio, digital, and social platforms. The producer also prepares to anchor newscasts as needed, as well as filling in as a backup for our morning traffic anchor and/or morning board op/producer positions.

Key Responsibilities
Research, produce, write, voice, and report news stories and features for radio and digital platforms
Follows all company digital and social media policies and procedures
Conducts, records and trims interviews for use in news stories on-air and digital platforms
Prepared and anchors newscasts live on KRMG
Reports on breaking news, elections, severe weather, and assigned topics/stories
Backup board operator for morning news program
Backup anchor for morning traffic reporting (may include real-time TV appearance on partner stations)
Other duties as assigned in a broadcast newsroom

Professional Experience / Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcast journalism, or communications, or minimum three to five years of professional radio experience.
Proven storytelling skills with the ability to clearly articulate details, issues, and solutions to an audience
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Strong organizational and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities
Must be a team player with a positive “Whatever it Takes” attitude
Proactive, self-motivated player, demonstrating problem-solving skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and deliver results against a work plan in a fast-paced environment, giving attention to detail even under high pressure situations
Ability to remain calm, neutral, and provide unbiased reporting on polarizing news stories, political situations, and life-impacting events.
Prior experience with audio and digital editing programs (including Adobe Creative Suite), Newsroom systems (including NewsBoss), office productivity software (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Chrome) and social media platform management software is highly preferred.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and be insurable to drive company vehicles.

Summary
Zoellner Media Group Tulsa prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and any other factor protected by law. This applies, consistent with applicable law, to all phases of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities, events, and programs.

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