WATE 6 On Your Side in Knoxville, Tennessee is
looking for a full time News Producer. The successful candidate will be a
strong leader capable of managing anchors, reporters, photographers, and
editors. He or she must also be able to produce a compelling newscast that is
clear and easy to understand. The successful candidate must be extremely
aggressive, demonstrate a hunger for hard news, and thrive on crafting a
newscast that is both informative and creative. Thinking outside the box is a
must for this job, as is attention to detail. The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platformsWrites and orders news storiesApproves scriptsBalances news and feature content to create compelling broadcastsEdits videoWrites stories for the website and other eMedia platformsInteracts with viewers and users on social media sitesPerforms other duties as assigned

 Requirements & Skills:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenMinimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to work any shift