at Gray Media Group Inc dba KXII TV in Sherman, Texas, United States
Job Description
KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a news producer for our Sherman newsroom to produce and edit our top-rated local newscasts. This is a full-time, behind-the-scenes position working directly under the news director and anchors. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and you’ll help put together the market’s top-rated newscasts.
General responsibilities include:
-Producing and editing local newscasts
ˑStrong news writing skills (broadcast and digital)
ˑStrong video editing skills
ˑCoordinating with reporters in the field and on live shots
ˑOperating the teleprompter
ˑPosting news stories online
ˑUpdating station's social media platforms
ˑAnswering news tip hotline
ˑMonitoring police scanner traffic
ˑParticipate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily ˑDemonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way ˑWork evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
ˑPerform other duties as assigned
Qualifications are the ability to write clear, concise and accurate broadcast copy
ˑKnowledge of AP style ˑStrong English language and spelling & grammar skills
ˑCompetent video editor with knowledge of non-linear program(s) such as FinalCut, Premiere, Edius, etc.
ˑAble to work independently
ˑFlexibility in scheduling to respond to the changing news landscape
ˑA degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience, is preferred ˑSocial media savvy ˑAble to work as part of a team to achieve success
KXII is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. To apply click on the link below:
NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KXII | Gray Television (ultipro.com)