KOBI-TV NBC5 in the beautiful Rogue Valley is looking for an Executive Producer for our NBC5 newscasts. The ideal candidate loves breaking news and weather, constantly improves newscasts and is flexible right up to and through the newscast. Writing and storytelling must be a passion, as well as creating an artful newscast with high pace and volume. News room experience is required, and anchoring is a plus!
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
> Providing story ideas and story leads
> Researching and writing original reports for broadcast and social media
> Producing newscast(s)
> Reviewing newscasts with producers, anchors and reporters
> Assist news director as needed
KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2 is licensed by the FCC; therefore, we must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate would be required pass a 10-panel drug screen, which does include marijuana. A 3-year driving record check, and a 7-year criminal background check are also pre-employment requirements, for a candidate offered the position.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Our benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan, health care spending account, life insurance, short term disability, paid sick leave, paid vacations, and paid holidays.
To qualify for this position, you must have:
> College degree
> News room leadership experience
> Knowledge of news gathering, production and writing
> Strong writing, reporting and organizational skills
> Ability to work professionally in high pressure situations and without supervision
> The ability to work with the news team and general public
> Ability to present news stories and/or anchor on air a strong plus!
Please send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format via email or to the physical address below:
KOBI-TV NBC5
Craig Smullin, News Director
125 South Fir Street
Medford, OR 97501
To be considered for this position, you must also include the following:
1. The subject line of your email must include the job title listed above.
2. The body of your email must include verbiage that includes the title of the job posting.
3. Send resume in Word or PDF format only.