Dynamic News Producer & Videographer — Live Shots & Digital

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced News Producer/Videographer to join our news team. The candidate will write, shoot, edit, and post stories, decide story order, and craft teases for daily newscasts.

Ability to handle breaking news and work under pressure is essential. Qualified applicants should have a journalism-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and the flexibility to cover weekends and overnights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of viewer needs.
• Ability to handle breaking news and multi-task under deadline pressure.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Produce newscasts for broadcast across platforms.
• Write, edit and order news stories; approve scripts.
• Balance news and feature content for compelling broadcasts.
• Shoot & edit video; conduct interviews.
• Post video to website and digital platforms.

Skills

Excellent writing

News judgment

Interviews on breaking news

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Job description

WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced News Producer/Videographer to join our news team. The candidate will write, shoot, edit, and post stories, decide story order, and craft teases for daily newscasts.

Ability to handle breaking news and work under pressure is essential. Qualified applicants should have a journalism-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and the flexibility to cover weekends and overnights.