Producer/Editor

Jobtailor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a newsroom producer to craft segments and complete newscasts for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. You will produce live and recorded content, edit under tight deadlines, and help shape community-focused coverage for WJZ.

You will write clear copy, edit stories with non-linear systems, optimize content for social and web, and collaborate with reporters, editors, and digital teams while maintaining high journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Writing at college or professional level under daily deadlines.
• Proficiency with non-linear editing systems and video production workflows.
• Knowledge of AP Style and digital publishing best practices.
• Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce segments and/or complete newscasts for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Produce live and recorded streaming programs, special coverage, and community-focused content.
• Edit news stories, franchise pieces, teases, promos, and special projects.
• Create and edit content for WJZ's AR/VR studio environment.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, photographers, anchors, assignment editors, and digital teams.

Skills

Writing skills

Non-linear editing

AP Style knowledge

News judgment

Social media content

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Non-linear editing systems

AR/VR studio environment

Job description

• Produce segments and/or complete newscasts for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms
• Produce live and recorded streaming programs, special coverage, and community-focused content
• Write clear, compelling, and accurate copy under daily deadline pressure
• Edit news stories, franchise pieces, teases, promos, and special projects using non-linear editing systems
• Create and edit content for WJZ's AR/VR studio environment
• Locate, edit, and incorporate video, graphics, sound, and other visual elements to enhance storytelling and audience engagement
• Write, publish, and update content for WJZ.com and other digital platforms
• Create and optimize content for social media, streaming, and emerging platforms
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, photographers, anchors, assignment editors, and digital teams to develop impactful content
• Assist with community initiatives, special programming, and station projects
• Monitor breaking news and respond quickly to changing coverage needs across all platforms
• Maintain high journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting practices

Requirements

• Strong professional or college-level writing skills required
• Proficiency with non-linear editing systems and video production workflows
• Knowledge of AP Style and digital publishing best practices
• Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital audiences
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Experience producing broadcast newscasts, streaming content, digital content, or equivalent newsroom experience preferred
• Experience in local television news preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in producing engaging content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on writing, editing, and collaboration. Proficient in utilizing non-linear editing systems and adhering to journalistic standards while creating impactful stories for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Non-Linear Editing Systems
• Content Creation for Social Media
• AP Style Knowledge
• Broadcast Newscast Production
• Deadline-Driven Writing Skills

Hard Skills

• Video Production Workflows
• Editing News Stories
• Writing Clear Copy
• Content Optimization
• Storytelling Enhancement

Soft Skills

• Strong News Judgment
• Effective Collaboration
• Ability to Work Independently
• Adaptability to Changing Coverage Needs

Industry Keywords

• Journalism
• Communications
• Local Television News
• Ethical Reporting Practices
• Community Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• AR/VR Studio Environment
• Digital Publishing Platforms
• Streaming Programs