Producer

KOAT 7; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

KOAT 7 in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Local News Producer who can create compelling and memorable newscasts. The ideal candidate will possess professional experience in a newsroom, along with strong writing and copy-editing skills. This role requires collaboration with a team of anchors and reporters, ensuring the newscast is an engaging experience.

Key responsibilities include selecting, researching, and writing content for live broadcasts and effectively managing creative visions across teams. Benefits include medical, dental, and emotional wellness support.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a newsroom.
• Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
• Should be available to work holidays and flexible with scheduling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Writing and copy-editing skills

Creative presentation style

Ability to coordinate multiple crews

Journalistic integrity

Education

Professional or college producing experience

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 have experience 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 simultaneouslyExperience 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.