Newscast Producer

Position Title: Newscast Producer

Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Pay Range: $ 17.00- $18.00 Per/ Hr. DOE

About this opportunity:

KNDU-TV located in Kennewick, WA is looking for a producer who can create, orchestrate, and energize the market’s dominant news programming across all our platforms. You’ll need to have good news judgment, create sizzle in your newscasts, and established writing skills to produce stories that are relevant and compelling to our viewers. We thrive on our patented coverage of breaking news and breaking weather. If you have the passion, and the ability to make quick decisions, multi-task, and work effectively under pressure, we want to hear from you! KNDU has deep roots in the community – and proud of it. We're a family-owned company that isn't afraid to try something new. We're always looking for the next big thing and creativity is not only encouraged but expected

Each producer for our family-owned company is expected to share in the same baseline job description. You will report to the News Director, and Station Manager as well as other managers. Producers report the original content that is the backbone of our news operations. A good producer is a team player with attention to detail, accuracy, dedication, sharp writing, and a strong flair for compelling video.

What you'll be doing:

• Produce and write assigned segments, which may include non-linear newscasts.
• Participate in daily planning meetings. Contribute ideas for news programming based on research and our news strategy.
• Work closely with news managers to determine the composition and flow of the newscast, to select video, to write and copy-edit stories.
• Recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
• Ensure video detail and news rundown is provided to editors. Ensure any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate, and impactful. Make certain all videos are previewed for accuracy.
• Scour websites and social media to monitor and report news, find sources and leads for stories and also to gain competitive intelligence.
• Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
• Break down complicated and involved stories so they are accurate, interesting and easy to understand.
• Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Builds relationships with all team members proactively including anchors and meteorologists.
• Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
• Commands control rooms by communicating clear vision to production teams, reporters and anchors.
• Ensure reporter intros and tags flow with the rest of the newscast.
• Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you will contribute to the team:

• The ability to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization skills.
• Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Availability for big breaking news coverage on unassigned shift.
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style.
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation.
• An above-average, demonstrable knowledge of television newscast production techniques and television news writing.
• At least one year of related work experience preferred including: Direct responsibility for producing a news program and preparing rundowns.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications preferred.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background screening.

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What’s next:

If you want to be part of our winning team and live & work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, email your cover letter, resume, and link to your reel to: Stephanie Ashley, Director of Recruiting at Stephanie.ashley@nonstoplocal.com

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NonStop Local is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

All candidates selected for hire will be required to submit a background check.

No phone calls please.

All Candidates will be required to submit a background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Kennewick, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations