Weekend News Producer & Multimedia Journalist

KHQA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX13 Memphis is seeking a versatile Multimedia Journalist/Producer who is passionate about delivering meaningful local journalism. This role combines producing weekend newscasts and reporting three days a week, developing and delivering compelling stories for our community.

The ideal candidate writes clearly, works independently, and collaborates with anchors and editors to ensure accurate, urgent coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and storytelling abilities.
• Excellent writing skills with clear, accurate, conversational content.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• On-camera presentation skills and live reporting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure during breaking news.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible newsroom needs.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, conversational scripts, headlines, teases, and transitions.
• Coordinate with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, and directors to execute broadcasts.
• Manage breaking news and developing stories under deadline pressure.
• Independently shoot, write, edit, and deliver stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Develop reliable sources and cultivate exclusive coverage.
• Conduct interviews, verify information, and present complex issues clearly.
• Deliver engaging live reports and breaking news coverage as assigned.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high standards for storytelling and production quality.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to strengthen daily coverage.
• Write accurate digital stories that complement broadcast coverage.
• Use digital tools and audience insights to improve storytelling.

Skills

News judgment

Writing skills

Time management

Live reporting

Interviewing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Experience considered in lieu of degree

Tools

Nonlinear editing

Newsroom software

Digital publishing

Job description

FOX13 Memphis is seeking a versatile Multimedia Journalist/Producer who is passionate about delivering meaningful local journalism. This role combines producing weekend newscasts and reporting three days a week, developing and delivering compelling stories for our community.

The ideal candidate writes clearly, works independently, and collaborates with anchors and editors to ensure accurate, urgent coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.