WDRB-TV in Louisville, KY is looking for a Producer with strong writing and decision-making skills to help lead our newsroom. You will have exceptional resources at your fingertips: dedicated reporters and photographers, an executive producer, several co-producers, drone pilots, a team of digital producers and more.
What you will do:
- Create daily newscast for television broadcast
- Develop coverage plan of news with Assignment Desk
- Responsible for the writing and organization of newscasts
- Work closely with reporters and photographers for efficient coverage of daily news
- Create compelling graphics for graphic applications to integrate into newscast
- Communication at the highest level as the leader for each newscast
- Responsible for the newscast presentation, timing, and management of stories
- Proofread copy to find errors, make corrections, and guide others to improve writing
- Work with Executive producer and news management as a team to produce quality newscasts
What you will bring:
- Strong leadership and expert communication skills that help tie all aspects of newscast together • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Creative and critical thinking is a must.
- Strong writing and copy-editing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time to put together an informative newscast
- Team player; Ability to work and collaborate with digital team
- Knowledge of broadcast production, graphics, sports, and weather
- Ability to be calm and decisive under pressure
- Solid news judgment
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a broadcast news producer required
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with I-News, AVID, AVID Cloud UX
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Please send resumes to: wdrbtalent@wdrb.com
WDRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Jennifer Keeney, Interim News Director, for more information