WBRC Fox6 News is looking for a dynamic producer to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic and communication skills. Our producers have multiple live capabilities to put together an informative, fast-paced newscast.
This position is for a M-F, 11am -12p newscast. The position requires you to have a flexible schedule and fill-in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
– Work with reporters and news managers to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
– Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
– Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
– Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attaching images and streaming video.
– Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
– Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
– Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
– Collaborate with reporters and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
– Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas.
– Develop and organize newscasts.
– Make time-sensitive decisions.
– Write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines.
– Demonstrate creativity and strong editorial judgment.
– Follow journalistic and libel laws.
– Edit video for broadcasts and the web.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– The successful applicant’s background must include a minimum of three years of experience in a newsroom. He/she must be a self-starter with a passion for news. He/she must be willing to work weekends, holidays and overnights when needed.

Please apply by visiting gray.tv/careers
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