Producer, News
Nexstar Media Group · Albany · $17–$21/hr (stated in the posting)
WTEN-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time News Producer. The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.
- Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
- Writes and orders news stories
- Approves scripts
- Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
- Edits video
- Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
Benefits:
Hourly range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
We offer a competitive salary as well as health, dental and vision plan, 401K and many other benefits.
All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.