Category:
News
Position/Title:
Producer
Details:
Producer
WIAT-TV CBS 42 is looking for a Producer for live newscasts who is experienced, creative and a self-starter. Ideal candidate would have the ability to produce compelling, well-written, fast paced, visually interesting newscasts while working under pressure and tight deadlines.
JOB SUMMARY: The producer delivers and contributes accurate, visual, news
content across all media platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for evaluating
stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital
content for the web.
* Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast
or on-line publication.
* Define strategic direction for content coverage to
meet business objectives.
* Manage news room, contribute to the editorial
process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
* Monitor
postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
* Execute
strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
*
Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
*
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other
information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Must be able to interact well
with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and
engineering staff.
* Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
*
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
* Strong news
judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and
expectations.
* Knowledge of media production, communication and
dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and
entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
* Ability to meet quality
standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
* Proficient in
non-linear editing.

Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in Communications, TV/film or
equivalent experience may substitute + 5 years experience in television or radio
broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment: Utilize state-of-the-art television technology; MS
Outlook, E-mail.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with
deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/24/2015
Closing Date:
5/24/2015
City:
Birmingham – 35209
State:
Alabama
Experience:
Two years prior TV news producing experience required; college degree preferred.
Requirements:
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web.
* Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast or on-line publication.
* Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.
* Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
* Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
* Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
* Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
* Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
* Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
* Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
* Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
* Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
* Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
* Proficient in non-linear editing.

Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute + 5 years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment: Utilize state-of-the-art television technology; MS Outlook, E-mail.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.
Contact:
Apply online:http://wiat.com/wiat-42-careers/. No phone calls please.

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(05-24-15)

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