News Producer - Part Time

NAB Leadership Foundation; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WKBN is seeking an energetic entry-level producer to help create content for our television newscasts and WKBN+ streaming platform. You’ll contribute to daily shows, pitch story ideas, write and edit copy, and collaborate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Journalism or Communications or recent graduates seeking entry-level newsroom experience, able to work under deadline pressure, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Solid news judgment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Familiarity with non-linear editing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help produce daily newscasts.
• Contribute to WKBN+ shows and digital platforms.
• Pitch story ideas, write and edit content.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors and digital teams.

Skills

Strong writing

News judgment

Multitasking

Non-linear editing

Education

Broadcast journalism/Communications degree

Tools

OBS streaming software

Newsroom systems

Job description

WKBN is looking for an energetic entry-level producer to help create content for both our television newscasts and our digital streaming platform, WKBN+. This role is ideal for someone currently working toward - or recently completing - a broadcast journalism or communications degree who wants hands‑on newsroom experience.

You’ll help produce daily newscasts, contribute to WKBN+ shows, pitch story ideas, write and edit content, and collaborate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams. Producers in our newsroom are working journalists who monitor scanners, phones, emails, and digital sources to find and develop stories.

We’re looking for someone creative, organized, and eager to learn – someone who can work under deadline pressure and think beyond the obvious to create compelling content across platforms. A motivated journalist who wants to win the big story and is passionate about local news and telling the community’s stories.

Youngstown offers great food, great people, and access to Ohio’s largest metro park. Pittsburgh and Cleveland are each about an hour away.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Solid news judgment
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Familiarity with non-linear editing a plus

Education/Experience

• Ideal for students currently pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/Film, or a related field, or recent graduates seeking entry-level newsroom experience.
• Equivalent experience and training will also be considered.

Training/Equipment

• Utilize state-of-the-art television and digital production technology including OBS streaming software, and newsroom systems.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• High‑stress environment with deadline pressures. Must be able to sit, reach, communicate clearly, write news copy, and make decisions independently. May require lifting equipment up to 25 lbs.

NOTE:

This job description outlines the basic requirements for the position and is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.