Multiplatform News Producer for Dynamic Broadcasts

WDAF-TV FOX4; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WDAF-TV Fox4 in Kansas City seeks a News Producer to create daily newscast content, decide story order, and write teases. The role times broadcasts, edits video, and posts videos to the website. Responsibilities include producing cross‑platform newscasts and building graphics to enhance broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has relevant journalism education and strong English communication, with prior news operations experience and the ability to meet tight deadlines across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Two years’ experience in news operations preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize newsroom technology.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories and approves scripts.
• Times news programs and builds graphics for broadcasts.
• Searches wire services, feeds, websites, and social media for content.
• Writes website stories and supports other eMedia platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Newsroom technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Job description

WDAF-TV Fox4 in Kansas City seeks a News Producer to create daily newscast content, decide story order, and write teases. The role times broadcasts, edits video, and posts videos to the website. Responsibilities include producing cross‑platform newscasts and building graphics to enhance broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has relevant journalism education and strong English communication, with prior news operations experience and the ability to meet tight deadlines across shifts.