KMID is looking for a creative producer to work closely with the morning team making a compelling morning viewing habit.
Local 2 News KMID is an ABC Affiliate and TV News Station owned and operated by Nexstar Broadcasting. Our goal is to cover all of West Texas, from Big Bend to Andrews and from Hobbs to Colorado City, with information and services that will benefit our greater community.
Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.7% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation. Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at http://www.nexstar.tv.
News Producer Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
> 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 Additional
Requirements and General Information (education, skills, transportation):
> 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
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The News Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the News Producer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Apply here: https://broadcastcareers-nexstar.icims.com/jobs/5546/producer%2c-news/job?mobile=false&width=1030&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300