MMJ/Producer

Job Description

MMJ/Producer

Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) serving the Evansville, Indiana, DMA is looking for an MMJ/Producer. The successful candidate will spend several days a week reporting and several days a week producing newscasts. While working as an MMJ the successful candidate will gather, write, shoot, edit and report the news in a clear, easy to understand, fair, and accurate manner across all platforms. While producing the candidate will decide the order of stories, gather and write news, write teases and other content , post stories to the web, and make sure the show airs as planned.

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with other producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Education Required

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

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

How to Apply

https://www.nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar