News Producer

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

The Producer performs newscast producer duties as well as special projects as assigned as it pertains to news content across all media platforms and line produces as needed on live newscast.

WXIN(Fox59)/WTTV(CBS4) in the Indianapolis, Indiana market is looking for a newscast producer with the skills and instinct to craft energetic and dynamic newscasts. The ideal candidate has proven strong performance in breaking news and severe weather situations. He or she will be a solid writer who takes all sound, video, and graphic elements and crafts them into compelling newscasts from start to finish. The candidate will recognize the importance of contributing and incorporating digital content and social media to engage viewers.

Requirements & Skills

Write solid, active & compelling news copy

Build strong newscasts using informed news judgment combined with showcasing techniques

Strategize newscast building based on knowledge of our audience, ratings and history of the area

Ability to quickly adjust newscasts to accommodate breaking news

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Coordinate with the digital team to contribute content to other platforms

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

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Flexible to work any shift

Other duties as assigned

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