Producer-News & Lifestyle

Job Responsibilities

• Construct and plan a daily lifestyle broadcast and newscast with appropriate organization, writing, story selection, and creative decisions. Plan for contingencies and breaking news.
• Communicate and collaborate frequently with other producers, reporters, anchors, photographers, management, creative services and production staff.
• Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Ensure relevant visuals, while breaking down complicated stories.
• Responds well to breaking news, severe weather or other factors using clear communication for unexpected changes.
• Creates engaging content by sourcing guests and topics, pre-interviewing, and producing elements for broadcast.
• Ability to plan ahead for future segments, working with various departments like Sales.
• Comfortable in a television control room. Familiarity with ENPS is a plus.
• Writes and posts stories to the website and other media platforms, frequently updating stories online.
• Attends editorial, strategic and planning meetings. Contributes story ideas on a daily basis.
• Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events with a good handle on what is going on in the community.
• Assist with shooting and editing video as needed
• May travel but only on a very limited basis and in special circumstances.
• Works schedule established by manager. Fills in for others and other positions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Some experience producing a local television newscast preferred.
• Excellent organization and writing skills including grammar and spelling.
• Must be able to add and subtract time.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, organize and meet tight deadlines.
• A four-year degree in journalism, communications or a high school diploma with equivalent job experience preferred.