*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
**** is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using ****.com, the **** News app, the **** Weather app, and social *** platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. **** is the largest and most trusted news team in Alabama and produces more than 64 hours of local news every week. As a broadcast pioneer, **** serves as Alabama's most-watched television stations. **** is one of the strongest television stations in the country with dominant shows including our highly rated morning show, Good Day Alabama.
Job Summary/Description:
**** *** 6 News is looking for a creative and dynamic producer to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Our producers have multiple live capabilities to put together an informative, fast-paced newscast.
This producer position is for a weekday 5p newscast. The position requires you to have a flexible schedule and fill-in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
* Work with reporters and news managers to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
* Use social *** to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
* Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of *** (viewer pictures, webcam * interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
* Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social *** and attaching images and streaming video.
* Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
* Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer.
* Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
* Collaborate with reporters and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
* Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
* Develop and organize newscasts.
* Make time-sensitive decisions.
* Write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines.
* Demonstrate creativity and strong editorial judgment.
* Follow journalistic and libel laws.
* Edit video for broadcasts and the web.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The successful applicant's background must include a minimum of three years of experience in a newsroom. He/she must be a self-starter with a passion for news. He/she must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnights when needed. This position is not for a beginner.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/ *** Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
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