Newscast Producer

WXXV; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Benefits

Job summary

WXXV-TV in Gulfport, MS is seeking a full-time Newscast Producer to craft compelling rundowns and oversee on-air content. The role requires sharp writing and editing, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Edius.

You’ll work varied shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends, and build strong community relationships while pursuing ongoing professional growth. The ideal candidate has a journalism/communications background, ENPS experience, and is prepared for a DMV and background check.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred.
• Must have strong news writing and editing skills.
• Experience with ENPS and non-linear video editing preferred.
• Must pass DMV and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Create news rundowns with quality stories.
• Demonstrate strong news writing and editing skills.
• Edit using Adobe Premiere and Edius non-linear software.
• Work mornings, nights and weekends as assigned, and fill in on other shifts.
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues and community members.
• Seize stories beyond daily reports and pursue continual skill growth.

Skills

News writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Story sourcing

Growth mindset

News sense

Education

BA/BS in Journalism

Communications

Related field

Tools

ENPS

Adobe Premiere

Edius

Job description

WXXV-TV (NBC and FOX) Gulfport/Biloxi on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast is hiring a full time Newscast Producer. This position comes with paid vacation and benefits available.

We broadcast seven hours of news on weekdays, and an hour and a half of news on Sunday nights, including South Mississippi's only 9 PM newscast and the only four-hour morning newscast in the market.

WXXV-TV is located in Gulfport, Mississippi, just a one-hour drive from New Orleans. Great beaches, gulf seafood and world-class casinos are just a few of the local amenities that make the Mississippi Gulf Coast a tourist destination and great place to live.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Create news rundowns with quality stories.
• Strong news writing and editing skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere and Edius non-linear editing software
• Must be willing to work mornings, nights, and weekends as assigned, and be willing to fill in on other shifts when other producers
• Must be willing to develop strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and members of the community.
• The ideal candidate must have a mindset of constant growth, and be open to critiques of their work and regular coaching to improve their skillset.
• The ideal candidate should have a passion for news and journalism, and be willing to seek out stories and content to enhance their newscasts, beyond just the local stories our reporters gather each day.

Position Requirements:

• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications or related field is preferred
• Must be organized with the ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• ENPS/non-linear video editing experience is preferred

A prerequisite DMV & criminal background check are a condition of employment.

Employment at WXXV shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or an employee's race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.