Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a talented Local News Producer responsible for creating impactful newscasts. You'll need a creative vision and experience in newsroom dynamics, guiding reporters, and managing breaking news efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills, the ability to deliver accurate information under pressure, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a newsroom is essential.
• Must have writing and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts.
• Work with and guide reporters in story production.
• Coordinate creative vision with anchors and reporters.

Skills

Writing and copy-editing skills

Creative presentation style

Ability to coordinate several crews

Journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Education

Professional or college producing experience

Experience in newsroom

Job description

Local News Producer

KOAT, the Hearst Television-owned ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, NM has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have a creative vision and experience in making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news, and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same‑minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Coordinate creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events
• Live timing newscasts

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends, and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
• Related military experience will be considered

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.