WXIN(Fox59)/WTTV(CBS4)

NewsProducer

$61–91k ~AI est. Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“News Producer at WXIN(Fox59)/WTTV(CBS4). Skills: Newscast production, Breaking news, Severe weather, Digital content. Perform newscast producer duties. Perform special projects”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Write active compelling news copy, Build newscasts using informed news judgment, Strategize newscast building, Quickly adjust newscasts, Meet deadlines, Prioritize assignments, Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, Equivalent combination of education and work experience, Flexible to work any shift

Nice to Have

Proven performance in breaking news, Proven performance in severe weather situations, Solid writer, Recognize importance of digital content, Recognize importance of social media

What You'll Do.

Perform newscast producer duties

Perform special projects

Line produce live newscasts

Craft energetic newscasts

Craft dynamic newscasts

Write compelling newscasts

Incorporate digital content

Incorporate social media

Coordinate with digital team

Contribute content to other platforms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with digital team

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

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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