TV News Producer

WNKY News 40,the NBC, CBS and MeTV affiliate in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking an innovative, tech-minded Producer to shape our daily newscasts. You'll build and execute shows that engage, educate and inform our viewers and social media audience. We value a collaborative, motivated multi-skilled journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to our growing audiences across platforms, starting with our streaming and broadcast services. We want your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.

Responsibilities:

• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, while leading the entire newscast process from ideation to execution.
• Craft and produce stories across platforms for diverse audiences, emphasizing quality, accuracy, and engagement.
• Build comprehensive rundowns with compelling stories, while also selecting your production elements giving you control of your show's look and feel.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, production lead, and other producers to ensure editorial consistency and technical quality.
• Lead continuous, live coverage of breaking news and community events.
• Innovate in show design and storytelling, trying new approaches with guidance from supervisors.
• Apply data analytics to shape content and boost engagement.
• Commit to inclusive storytelling by amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of news content experience, ideally with experience in show production.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple aspects of newscast production under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating within the newsroom and adapting plans in high-pressure, live situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and adaptability during breaking news and high-stakes events.
• Proficiency in news production tools is preferred, with a willingness to learn new systems for production coding and show direction.
• Knowledge of Chyron, Tricaster, Adobe Premiere, or similar production platforms is beneficial but not required.
• A collaborative, growth-focused approach to leadership that aligns with the station's commitment to innovation and community engagement.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. equipment.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Contact Email resume and cover letter to: atlee.mcheffey@wnky.com. Please note position desired in subject line.

Marquee Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person