Job Details
News Writer
Summary
We are looking for a News Writer who creates clear, concise, and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed for our newscasts.
Category
Writers
Location
Greater Boston Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 16, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
We are looking for a News Writer who creates clear, concise, and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed for our newscasts. Writers use process language in scripts with a focus on the latest information available to avoid newscasts and stories feeling repetitive or old.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Write stories in all formats, conveying the value in the lead line or first ten seconds of the script.
- Regularly showcase and execute process language.
- Coordinate with producers on assigned scripts to execute the direction and vision of each story.
- Maximize use of graphics and pre-production to make the newscast clear and easy to understand.
- Consistently integrate references/pushes to our digital and social media platforms.
- Work with production team to ensure that ideas can be executed with robotic cameras and control room automation system.
- Use all resources possible to get the newest and best information into stories.
- Contribute story ideas.
- Attend editorial meetings if they fall within your regular shift and as time allows.
- Learn to produce newscasts and fill-in produce as needed.
- Available to have a flexible schedule, that allows to fill in, as needed, with advance notice.
What We Look For
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Previous work in a television newsroom, newspaper, or digital publishing organization preferred
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred
- Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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