News Producer\\Multimedia Journalist

KHQA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX13 Memphis is seeking a versatile Multimedia Journalist/Producer who is passionate about delivering meaningful local journalism. This role combines producing weekend newscasts and reporting three days a week, developing and delivering compelling stories for our community.

The ideal candidate writes clearly, works independently, and collaborates with anchors and editors to ensure accurate, urgent coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and storytelling abilities.
• Excellent writing skills with clear, accurate, conversational content.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• On-camera presentation skills and live reporting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure during breaking news.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible newsroom needs.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, conversational scripts, headlines, teases, and transitions.
• Coordinate with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, and directors to execute broadcasts.
• Manage breaking news and developing stories under deadline pressure.
• Independently shoot, write, edit, and deliver stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Develop reliable sources and cultivate exclusive coverage.
• Conduct interviews, verify information, and present complex issues clearly.
• Deliver engaging live reports and breaking news coverage as assigned.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high standards for storytelling and production quality.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to strengthen daily coverage.
• Write accurate digital stories that complement broadcast coverage.
• Use digital tools and audience insights to improve storytelling.

Skills

News judgment

Writing skills

Time management

Live reporting

Interviewing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Experience considered in lieu of degree

Tools

Nonlinear editing

Newsroom software

Digital publishing

Job description

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News Producer\\Multimedia Journalist

Full Time Memphis, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1436

FOX13 Memphis is seeking a versatile, creative, and motivated Multimedia Journalist/Producer who is passionate about delivering meaningful local journalism.

This unique position combines two essential newsroom roles. The successful candidate will produce weekend newscasts and serve as a Multimedia Journalist three days a week, developing and reporting compelling stories that inform, engage, and make a difference in our community.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, an independent thinker, and a collaborative team player who understands the importance of accuracy, urgency, and audience-focused journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, conversational, and engaging scripts, headlines, teases, and transitions.


• Coordinate with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, and directors to execute successful broadcasts.


• Manage breaking news and developing stories, making quick and accurate editorial decisions under deadline pressure.


• Ensure all content meets the station's standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.


• Research, pitch, develop, and report original, enterprise-driven stories that matter to Mid-South communities.


• Independently shoot, write, edit, and deliver compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.


• Develop reliable sources and cultivate relationships that lead to exclusive stories and meaningful coverage.


• Conduct interviews, verify information, and present complex issues in clear, understandable ways.


• Deliver engaging live reports and breaking news coverage when assigned.


• Meet deadlines while maintaining high standards for storytelling, accuracy, and production quality.


• Collaborate with newsroom leadership and colleagues to strengthen daily coverage.


• Write accurate and engaging digital stories that complement broadcast coverage.


• Use digital tools and audience insights to improve storytelling and audience engagement.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong news judgment, editorial decision-making, and storytelling abilities.


• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and conversational content.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.


• Strong on-camera presentation skills and experience with live reporting.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly during breaking news.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Commitment to accuracy, fairness, ethics, and responsible journalism.


• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule based on newsroom needs.


• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Previous television news experience in producing, reporting, or multimedia journalism.


• Experience with nonlinear editing systems, newsroom computer systems, and digital publishing platforms.

Demonstrated ability to develop original story ideas and produce engaging news content