WANE 15, the news and weather leader in Fort Wayne, is currently accepting applications for a Part-time News Producer. This position requires weekend morning shifts. They will serve as the fill-in producer or production assistant for vacancies/vacations and voids. Must possess writing and editing abilities or be open to learn.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produces news reports for all platforms.
- Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Writes news stories in a clear and concise manner, helps with timing of a newscast
- Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating programming and other content.
- Responds to breaking and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
- Set up cameras and related equipment.
- Operate ROSS Xpression for live broadcasts.
Requirements & Skills:
- High school diploma is required. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is a plus.
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to write story from beginning to end.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Must pass a background screening to hire
ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
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