Morning News Producer

Lubbock Christian University; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Job summary

Lubbock Christian University seeks a News Producer responsible for producing daily newscasts across all platforms. The role includes writing stories, editing video, and engaging with viewers on social media.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has at least two years of experience in news operations. Additional skills include excellent communication and proficiency with office equipment. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations, depending on market size.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories.
• Edits video and interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

• 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

Job Requirements

Requirements & Skills:

• 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

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), and more.