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Producer

Producer

• Intermediate Level

Skills: Editor Live Event / On Location Services Writers Producer Researcher

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Summary

Category Editor Live Event / On Location Services Producers Researcher Writers

Location Jackson, Mississippi Area

Time Period Full Time

Posted Date Jan 08, 2024

Start Date N/A

End Date N/A

Job Description

WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
Work with and guide reporters in story production
Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
Live timing newscasts

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience
Experience working in a newsroom
Have writing and copy-editing skills
Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required

Job Type Full Time

Weekly Limit N/A

Shift Day, Evening, Overnight

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