- Produce segments and/or complete newscasts for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms
- Produce live and recorded streaming programs, special coverage, and community-focused content
- Write clear, compelling, and accurate copy under daily deadline pressure
- Edit news stories, franchise pieces, teases, promos, and special projects using non-linear editing systems
- Create and edit content for WJZ's AR/VR studio environment
- Locate, edit, and incorporate video, graphics, sound, and other visual elements to enhance storytelling and audience engagement
- Write, publish, and update content for WJZ.com and other digital platforms
- Create and optimize content for social media, streaming, and emerging platforms
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, photographers, anchors, assignment editors, and digital teams to develop impactful content
- Assist with community initiatives, special programming, and station projects
- Monitor breaking news and respond quickly to changing coverage needs across all platforms
- Maintain high journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting practices
Requirements
- Strong professional or college-level writing skills required
- Proficiency with non-linear editing systems and video production workflows
- Knowledge of AP Style and digital publishing best practices
- Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital audiences
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
- Experience producing broadcast newscasts, streaming content, digital content, or equivalent newsroom experience preferred
- Experience in local television news preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in producing engaging content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on writing, editing, and collaboration. Proficient in utilizing non-linear editing systems and adhering to journalistic standards while creating impactful stories for diverse audiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Non-Linear Editing Systems
- Content Creation for Social Media
- AP Style Knowledge
- Broadcast Newscast Production
- Deadline-Driven Writing Skills
Hard Skills
- Video Production Workflows
- Editing News Stories
- Writing Clear Copy
- Content Optimization
- Storytelling Enhancement
Soft Skills
- Strong News Judgment
- Effective Collaboration
- Ability to Work Independently
- Adaptability to Changing Coverage Needs
Industry Keywords
- Journalism
- Communications
- Local Television News
- Ethical Reporting Practices
- Community Initiatives
Tools & Technologies
- AR/VR Studio Environment
- Digital Publishing Platforms
- Streaming Programs
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