Newscast Producer

Job Description

WLFI-TV seeks a television newscast 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 who can come in to 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 assignment editors to determine content
Executing time-sensitive decisions
Responsible for oversight of live broadcast
Desktop editing
Posting content to WLFI’s Web site

Required Skills

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

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

Benefits

WLFI offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options, 401K, and paid Vacation and Sick time.

How to Apply

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 and Drug Screen

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Apply online at www.wlfi.com