KWTV News Topical Producer

A News Topical Producer at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: The News Topical Producer is responsible for creating compelling, attention-grabbing promotional content for upcoming news segments and special projects. This role focuses on producing daily topical promos that highlight key news stories and special reports, driving audience engagement and viewership. The ideal candidate will have a creative eye, strong writing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines to produce content that resonates with the audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shoot and produce daily topical promos for news segments, special reports, and other programming, ensuring they align with the stations branding and editorial standards.
• Collaborate closely with news producers, reporters, and management to identify and promote top stories.
• Shoot, write, edit, and oversee the production of promos, including video, audio, and graphic elements.
• Ensure all promos are delivered on time and meet quality standards for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Stay informed about current events and trends to create timely and relevant promotional content.
• Coordinate with the marketing and digital teams to promote news content across social media and other digital platforms.
• Demonstrate awareness of and act in accordance with audience sensitivities.
• Demonstrate good aesthetic judgment in use of best video shots or sound bites, compelling writing, and content selection. Clearly identify and articulate selling points.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Schedule: This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. You may also be called upon at times to fill in other hours and days of the week to help cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects/events. This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Essential Qualities:

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A we not me attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart: The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Broadcast, Communications, Journalism, or related field. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of education.
• 2-3 years of pervious experience in News, Marketing, or Television Promotion preferred.
• Proficiency in video non-linear editing software (ex. Avid, Adobe Premiere, etc.) and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong writing, editing, and creative production skills and knowledge of journalistic standards.
• Must be organized with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Must have effective oral and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma media landscape and audience preferences.
• Link of work sample required.
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
  • ability to verbally communicate in English
  • ability to read computer monitor information (words and data)
  • ability to hear detailed spoken word
  • ability to remain sedentary and to travel to work location
  • ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers
  • ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write
  • ability to perform under emotional stress
  • ability to lift 10 pounds unaided
  • ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.