News Assignment Manager / Producer

Job Description

WLFI-TV has an opening for a News Assignment Manager/Producer. Our next newsroom team member will deliver news important to viewers with local, accurate, and visual content. WLFI’s newsroom is a team atmosphere and we’re looking for someone with an understanding of local news, to come in and play a pivotal role in our successful newsroom. The primary purpose is to create, lead and organize content for multiple platforms using strong editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

Key activities:

Developing newscasts and local programs; responsible for writing, and showcasing
Working closely with News managers and Producers to determine content
Executing time-sensitive decisions
Responsible for oversight of live broadcast
Desktop editing
Posting content to WLFI’s Web site

Required Skills

Requirements:

Knowledge of ENPS, Edius preferred
Excellent conversational and creative writing skills
Must have strong communication and organization skills
Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Education Required

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
Experience as a producer preferred

Benefits

WLFI TV offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Coverage options, 401k, and paid time off.

How to Apply

Allen Media Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally-protected status.

NOTE: This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on Background Check.

Apply online at www.wlfi.com or https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wlfi.html