News Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is seeking a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.

You will edit video and content, coordinate with anchors and crew, time broadcasts, and push stories across digital platforms while maintaining journalistic standards and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Minimum two years of experience in news operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Produce and execute newscasts for broadcast across platforms.
• Select and order stories to create a compelling, well-paced newscast.
• Write and approve scripts for accuracy and clarity.
• Coordinate with anchors, reporters, editors and leadership throughout production.
• Time newscasts and adjust rundowns to end on time.
• Publish stories on the station’s website and digital platforms.

Skills

News production

English fluency

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Education

Journalism degree

Related field

Job description

Want to help decide what New Mexico talks about tomorrow?

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque is looking for a creative, curious News Producer who knows how to identify the stories that matter, build a strong newscast, and deliver information viewers can trust.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts
• Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards
• Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage
• Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts
• Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop
• Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process
• Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts
• Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time
• Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements
• Edits video and other content as needed
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality
• Writes and publishes stories for the station's website and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms
• Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• Journalism degree, 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
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift