Producer/Writer _ Fulltime

Sacbar; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KTLA is seeking an experienced Morning News producer/writer to craft compelling, informative and engaging newscasts for our viewers who expect high-quality morning coverage. The role requires producing, writing and editing for broadcast and digital platforms with a focus on timely, Southern California-relevant stories.

You will collaborate with segment and entertainment teams, coordinate graphics, and work closely with senior producers, reporters and the Assignment Desk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three years of TV producing and newswriting experience preferred in a medium to large market.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and ENPS is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Positive attitude; ability to work under pressure and take/offer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Produce, write and edit news content for broadcast and digital platforms. Select and prioritize stories for our viewers with a mix of breaking news, talkers, sports and Southern California relevance.
• Coordinate with segment and entertainment producers for special segments, pitching ideas and execution.
• Work with associate producers to order creative graphics to enhance the broadcast.
• Collaborate with the Director, TD and production team to utilize the set, lighting, and video/graphic placement.
• Engage with Executive Producers, Senior Producers, Segment Producers, Reporters and the Assignment Desk to generate content.
• Desktop editing skills required (Adobe Premiere).
• Participate in daily editorial meetings/calls and planning.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

TV producing

Newswriting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENPS

Job description

Fulltime Producer/Writer

KTLA is seeking an experienced Morning News producer/writer to work on our #1 rated newscasts. We are looking for someone who will be dynamic in producing compelling, informative, and engaging newscasts that our viewers have come to love and expect each morning for over three decades. The KTLA Morning News is about chemistry and connecting with our loyal audience.

Responsibilities

• To produce, write and edit news content for broadcast and digital platforms. Select and prioritize stories that provide our viewers with a mix of breaking news, talkers, sports and stories relevant to Southern California.
• Coordinate with segment and entertainment producers for special segments, including pitching ideas and helping to execute.
• Work with associate producers to order creative graphics to enhance the broadcast.
• Work with the Director, TD and production team to fully utilize our amazing set (various standing positions, video and graphic placement, lighting, etc).
• Work closely with Executive Producers, Senior Producers, Segment Producers, Reporters and the Assignment Desk to generate content.
• Desktop editing skills required (Adobe Premiere)

• Participate in daily editorial meetings/calls and planning

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Three years of TV producing and newswriting experience preferred in a medium to large market.

• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for news. This includes keeping up on current events; updating stories with new information; and following social media daily

Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and ENPS (a plus)

• Strong organizational and communication skills needed
• Positive attitude; ability to work under pressure, take and give feedback and creativity are essential.

Compensation

Compensation - $35/hr+ commensurate with skills and experience

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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