Producer NE

Are you a storyteller? An investigator? Are you driven by a need to find the truth? News Producers bring to life the original content that is the backbone of our journalism. 

WHBQ-TV, the dominant #1 station in the Mid-South, is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and extended coverage. In addition, successful candidates must have a deep comprehension of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. Candidates should have at least 2 years of live producing experience in a professional television newsroom.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chief gatekeeper for all journalism inside your newscast
• Craft relevant, energetic, important and memorable newscasts
• Develop graphics for production by design department 
• Write opens, stories, and teases 
• Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing 
• Consult with directors, anchors, other producers, and managers on production needs 
• Oversee presentation and production guiding coverage from the control room
• Understand and effectively use all digital and linear platforms 
• Other duties may be assigned 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred  
• Prior news management experience is a plus 
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in journalism or a related program
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism 
• Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects 
• Must excel under pressure