Senior Producer

KHQA; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Job summary

WICS-TV, Newschannel 20 in Springfield, IL, is seeking an experienced Senior Producer to oversee daily production, write content for on-air and digital platforms, and lead a dynamic news team. The role focuses on capturing big stories, breaking news, and delivering engaging newscasts with a strong creative vision.

The position requires solid news judgment, strong communication and leadership, and prior news-producing experience. A college degree in journalism or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting or communication preferred.
• Strong writing and leadership abilities.
• Experience in live news production is a plus.
• Knowledge of non-linear editing and newsroom systems.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts.
• Produce and booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events.
• Execute our brand in all newscasts and on all platforms.
• Create and edit video content for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Work with news managers, assignment desk, anchors, reporters, and photographers.
• Ensure story selection fits newsroom standards for vision and growth.
• Understand the DMA and target audiences where they live.
• Produce engaging, accurate work and use diverse storytelling content.

Skills

Writing

Leadership

Communication

News judgment

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting or communication

Tools

Premiere

Avid

iNews

Job description

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Senior Producer

Full Time Springfield, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1408

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Senior Producer AM

WICS-TV, Newschannel 20 in Springfield, IL has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic and dynamic AM Senior News Producer (TV & Digital) to create meaningful and creative newscasts! This position is responsible for daily production of newscasts, including gathering content, determining content for the newscasts, creating flow of the newscasts, writing for both on-air and digital platforms.

We are looking for someone with a creative vision. The ideal candidate will want to win the big story each day and own breaking news.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts
• Produce and booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events
• Execute our brand in all newscasts and on all platforms
• Create and edit video content for newscasts and digital platforms
• Work closely with news managers, assignment desk, anchors, reporters/MMJs, and photographers to cover breaking news and win the big story(ies) of the day
• Ensure that story selection and placement fits newsroom standards for vision and growth
• Understand our DMA, key target audiences and where they live
• Produce engaging, accurate work
• Use a variety of content, including live and user-generated content, for storytelling
• Gather content and write for digital platforms

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, writing and leadership skills
• Solid news judgment
• Ability to multi-task and manage time well in a fast-paced environment and under deadlines
• Ability to execute news strategies and news brand
• Prior news producing experience preferred
• A college degree in journalism, broadcasting or communication preferred
• Knowledge of non-linear editing (Premiere, Avid, etc.) and newsroom systems (such as iNews) preferred

This is a salaried position. The base salary compensation range for this role is $45K-$50K. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, and floating holidays.

WICS and Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.

About Rincon

Rincon Broadcasting Group is a privately held media company committed to reshaping regional broadcast by combining legacy media assets with forward-looking technologies. Under the leadership of industry veteran, Todd Parkin, Rincon is acquiring multiple mid-market television stations with long-term growth potential.