- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations
*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a unique opportunity to produce News for television and multiple digital outlets. We are looking for a creative leader with strong writing skills and impressive news judgment. They will be gathering, building and designing content for on air newscasts, live streams and social *** l platforms. The producer will create graphics, write and copy edit stories, and edit video. But more importantly they will be working with reporters, fellow producers, and photographers developing a plan for finding the most compelling news stories and presenting them in a way that will engage the audience. The producer is responsible for timing the live presentation of the newscast from the control room and making live editorial decisions during the broadcast. Strong communication skills are essential to the success of this candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively with news team to determine which stories will impact our community the most and need to be in our news presentations
Helps determine story order on air, on stream and on linear broadcasts.
Time broadcasts and insure they are correct on the stream and on air
Assign Multi-Skilled Journalists
Complete simple video edits for daily newscasts
Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social *** sites
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Work creatively and efficiently with Executive Producers, Anchors and Multi-Skilled Journalists.
Must be an excellent writer who produces accurate engaging copy
Must be able to operate iNews and newsroom automation systems.
Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly
Must have very strong social *** skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends
Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task
Knowledge of Metro Detroit's cultural and economic history is a plus.
College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
View more detail about *** Benefits.
APPLY NOW
*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a unique opportunity to produce News for television and multiple digital outlets. We are looking for a creative leader with strong writing skills and impressive news judgment. They will be gathering, building and designing content for on air newscasts, live streams and social *** l platforms. The producer will create graphics, write and copy edit stories, and edit video. But more importantly they will be working with reporters, fellow producers, and photographers developing a plan for finding the most compelling news stories and presenting them in a way that will engage the audience. The producer is responsible for timing the live presentation of the newscast from the control room and making live editorial decisions during the broadcast. Strong communication skills are essential to the success of this candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively with news team to determine which stories will impact our community the most and need to be in our news presentations
Helps determine story order on air, on stream and on linear broadcasts.
Time broadcasts and insure they are correct on the stream and on air
Assign Multi-Skilled Journalists
Complete simple video edits for daily newscasts
Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social *** sites
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Work creatively and efficiently with Executive Producers, Anchors and Multi-Skilled Journalists.
Must be an excellent writer who produces accurate engaging copy
Must be able to operate iNews and newsroom automation systems.
Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly
Must have very strong social *** skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends
Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task
Knowledge of Metro Detroit's cultural and economic history is a plus.
College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
View more detail about *** Benefits.
APPLY NOW
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