WTOL 11 · 17 hours ago
Producer
Toledo, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWTOL-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Toledo, is seeking an innovative Producer to shape their daily newscasts. The role involves crafting compelling stories, engaging audiences across platforms, and prioritizing original storytelling and investigative journalism.
Mobile
Responsibilities
Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories
Show off your creativity and storytelling skills
Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences
Meet daily deadlines
Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience
Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events
Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors
Allow the impactful and emotional conversations the community needs to drive the content in your rundown
Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show
Challenge traditional ways of doing things
Ensure all communities and viewpoints have a voice and presence in your show
Qualification
Required
Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required
0-1 years of news content experience
Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must
Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platforms
Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience
ENPS and Edius system experience preferred
Company
WTOL 11
We provide your family with critical breaking news, community outreach, and First Alert severe weather to keep you and your family safe.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase