Multiplatform News Producer

Society of Professional Journalists; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

Paid time off

Nine holidays per year

Job summary

TEGNA's WMAZ-T in Macon, GA seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts. You’ll craft stories for all platforms, blend live pictures, graphics and sound, meet deadlines, and drive storytelling with data analytics.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism or communications or equivalent experience; 0–1 year news content experience; ENPS and Edius experience preferred; strong communication, fair journalism, and social media skills expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 0-1 years of news content experience.
• Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair local content and community engagement.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills for an active news presence on platforms.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories.
• Show off your creativity and storytelling skills.
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience.
• Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
• Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors.
• Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown.
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show.
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show.

Skills

Communication skills

Journalistic judgement

Social media

Time management

Live breaking news handling

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Job description

TEGNA's WMAZ-T in Macon, GA seeks an innovative Producer to shape daily newscasts. You’ll craft stories for all platforms, blend live pictures, graphics and sound, meet deadlines, and drive storytelling with data analytics.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism or communications or equivalent experience; 0–1 year news content experience; ENPS and Edius experience preferred; strong communication, fair journalism, and social media skills expected.