Booth live newscast and Edius editing. Coordinate and tune in live shots via Microwave link and internet, post stories and video to website and social platforms. Work closely with news management in the design and delivery of the content and style of newscasts. Work closely with reporters, anchors and backpack journalists to reach specific content goals daily.
We prefer a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field. Prior experience as a “line” producer in a television news operation preferred. The exact amount of experience will vary depending on which specific producer position is being filled. Strong writing and organizational skills with the ability to function under constant deadline pressures.
Write, shoot, produce, and edit effective news topicals, recognizing the importance of promoting the WOWT news product, this includes using all platforms; Facebook, Twitter, WOWT.com, snipes, app and text alerts. Possess general knowledge of all facets of productions, including the ability to effectively communicate specific production requirements to those for which one is producing. This will involve representing WOWT with a positive, helpful demeanor, even during challenging requests. Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and producers to effectively promote daily news stories. Assist in marinating the highest quality standards, and work procedures. This includes actual on-air material, presentations, and simple dub procedures. May act as grip for other writer/producers during shoots, this would involve helping to stop equipment, teardown equipment, and loading of equipment from and into vans. May also setup props in studio. May be asked to record voice over audio work.
Good communication skills and strong people skills are necessary. Ability to perform tasks associated with office duties. Valid driver’s license and good driving record (will be reviewed) Able to transport oneself to client meetings and on location shoots. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to carry moderately heavy equipment…cameras, tripods, ect. (approx 40lbs) Maybe be working in extreme weather conditions heat or cold. Work schedule will vary due to production demands or possible permanent schedule changes, Work assignments will at times include evening, weekends and holidays. Regular and reasonable work attendance is required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated. Pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing is possible throughout employment.
Job Description is subject to change, and does include the right of management to add duties "as assigned".
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