Part-time News Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WANE 15 in Fort Wayne is hiring a part-time News Producer for weekend morning shifts. The role includes filling in as producer or production assistant during vacancies or vacations, with a focus on strong writing and editing abilities or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities include producing news reports for all platforms, upholding journalistic standards, writing and editing stories, supporting programming, and handling live broadcasts with studio/remote cameras and ROSS Xpression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field is a plus.
• Fluency in English and excellent written/spoken communication.
• Ability to write clearly and meet deadlines; flexible for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Produces news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Writes stories clearly and helps with timing of a newscast.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating programming.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Operates studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Sets up cameras and related equipment.
• Operates ROSS Xpression for live broadcasts.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Story writing end-to-end

Deadline management

Flexible shifts

Background screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

High school diploma

Tools

ROSS Xpression

Camera operation

Job description

WANE 15, the news and weather leader in Fort Wayne, is currently accepting applications for a Part-time News Producer. This position requires weekend morning shifts. They will serve as the fill-in producer or production assistant for vacancies/vacations and voids. Must possess writing and editing abilities or be open to learn.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Produces news reports for all platforms.


• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.


• Writes news stories in a clear and concise manner, helps with timing of a newscast


• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating programming and other content.


• Responds to breaking and other urgent newsroom situations as required.


• Operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.


• Set up cameras and related equipment.


• Operate ROSS Xpression for live broadcasts.

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma is required. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is a plus.


• Fluency in English


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• Ability to write storyfrom beginning to end.


• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Flexibility to work any shift.


• Must pass a background screening to hire

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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