News Producer

Sarkes Tarzian; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarkes Tarzian in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a News Producer responsible for planning, writing, and executing compelling newscasts. The ideal candidate should manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure while ensuring high-quality journalism.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related fields and at least one year of producing experience. Strong editorial judgment and collaboration skills are essential.

The position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and the company prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a producer in a competitive news environment.
• Reporting or assignment desk experience is a plus.
• Experience with video editing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize engaging newscasts.
• Write, edit, and oversee production of scripts for anchors and reporters.
• Collaborate with reporters, photographers, and editors to enhance storytelling.

Skills

Strong editorial judgment

Scriptwriting

Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Newsroom production software

Job description

Position Summary

The News Producer is responsible for planning, writing, and executing compelling newscasts. This includes coordinating with reporters and assignment editors, selecting stories, editing scripts, overseeing graphics, and ensuring high-quality journalism. The right producer will be a “show doctor” with ideas and attention to detail that make good newscasts great. Can work well under pressure, ability to think a few steps ahead, flexibility, and clear and concise communication. The producer also contributes to the newsroom’s overall newsgathering efforts and may assist with special projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and organize engaging newscasts, ensuring relevant and accurate storytelling.
• Write, edit, and oversee the production of scripts for anchors and reporters.
• Collaborate with reporters, photographers, and editors to enhance storytelling.
• Monitor wires, social media, and video feeds for breaking news and story updates.
• Select and coordinate graphics, visuals, and elements to enhance newscasts.
• Assist with the assignment desk, especially during nights and weekends.
• Pitch original story ideas and support special projects.
• Produce digital content as needed, writing copy and posting on the 2 News website.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year as a producer in a competitive news environment; reporting or assignment desk experience is a plus.
• Skills: Strong editorial judgment, scriptwriting, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
• Technical: Experience with newsroom production software; ability to operate video editing equipment is a plus.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong ability to handle multiple demands while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• The role requires leadership in coordinating newsroom efforts while collaborating across departments.

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.