News Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a News Producer to lead daily newscast production. You will determine content and flow, write stories, and collaborate with the executive team and on-air staff to craft engaging segments for broadcasts and online content.

The ideal candidate possesses solid news judgment, strong writing ability, and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience at a commercial TV station is desirable, with a journalism degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have solid news judgment and strong writing ability.
• Experience at a commercial TV station preferred.
• Driver's license with clean driving record may be required.

Responsibilities

• Produce day-to-day newscasts and determine content/flow.
• Write stories and develop content for the website.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.

Skills

News writing

News judgment

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication

Content strategy

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

KGAN has an opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site.

The ideal candidate will have

• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Experience

• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A journalism degree is preferred
• Driver's license with a clean driving record

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

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