WKBW-TV · 2 weeks ago
News Producer, WKBW
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24.04/hr - $27.90/hr
2+ years expWKBW, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a talented News Producer who will create and organize compelling content for multiple platforms. The role involves developing newscasts, collaborating with newsroom staff, and overseeing live broadcasts to keep the community informed and engaged.
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Responsibilities
Develop and organize newscasts or local programs
Write story development and showcasing
Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs
Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding
Execute time sensitive decisions
Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions
Perform desktop editing
Post content to station's websites
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
Strong vision and ability to advance stories
Excellent interpersonal communicator
Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling
Highly organized
Highly adaptable - fast paced, deadline driven environment
Strong self-motivation
Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
Able to use web analytics
Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
Benefits
A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
Company
WKBW-TV
7 News is an iconic brand in the Western New York region. Our news team is committed to making our audience feel engaged, informed and empowered.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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