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Producer NE
Full Time Memphis, TN, US
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1390
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 #1station in the Mid-South,is in search of aNews Producerwho 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
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