News Producer

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(K)

Job summary

KDVR/KWGN in Denver seeks a News Producer to craft standout newscasts, write engaging headlines, and integrate digital content across platforms. You will collaborate with operations staff to design graphics, coordinate with directors and anchors, and ensure timely posting of stories to web and social channels.

The role requires 4+ years of news producing experience and a Bachelor's degree, with strong research and deadline-driven abilities. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 4+ years of news producing experience.
• Proficiency with newsroom and web posting software.
• Ability to write creative headlines and teases.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling and memorable newscasts.
• Write headlines and teases for stories.
• Collaborate with operations staff to build graphics.
• Work with directors and anchors on presentation.
• Post and update stories to station website and social media.
• Generate promotable story ideas daily.

Skills

Newsroom software

Web posting software

Online research

Social media engagement

Deadline-driven

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video editing software

Graphics software

Web publishing tools

Job description

News Producer - Job Description

The successful candidate should consistently produce a show that stands out as best in their market. You should know how to "produce up" a story, live and breathe digital and thrive at integrating it into your shows.

We're seeking someone with 4+ years of news producing experience. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Essential Functions:

• Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts
• Write creative headlines and teases
• Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
• Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and social media to find relevant material for newscasts
• Collaborate with news operations staff to build graphics
• Work with directors and anchors on presentation of stories
• Clear, concise, conversational writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Research and brainstorm story ideas
• Present ideas in editorial meetings
• Generate promotable story ideas daily
• Post and update stories to station website and social media sites, engage viewers
• Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Write news stories
• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of newsroom software
• Knowledge of web posting software
• Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines
• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
• Knowledge of engaging on social media
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers
• Edit video and audio on industry standard equipment
• Build graphics and use effectively in shows
• Handle and adjust to last‑minute changes
• Make quick, accurate decisions during the on‑air process

Salary Range: $26.00 - $31.00/hr -- Based on Experience

KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(K)

and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.