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WBIR Multi-Platform Producer in Knoxville, TN

Institution: WBIR Broadcasting, Radio, TV

Location: Knoxville, TN

Category: Multi-Platform Producer  

Posted: 10/23/19

Type: Full-Time

Contact: Charlise Rice c.rice@tegna.com  http://www.jobs.net/j/JMHYYMhc

Online App Form: http://www.jobs.net/j/JMHYYMhc

 

Description:

WBIR, the NBC affiliate in Knoxville, TN, is looking for a Multi-Platform Producer who can write, create and produce exciting and interesting newscasts and news content for broadcast, online and social content.  Producers must be able to multi-task during the news gathering hours, sharing content before, during and after a newscast or digital post.  The ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with strong journalistic judgment, detail skills and an ability to think creatively.  Our Producers must be able to skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.

 

In this role, you will:

  • Create unique newscasts or segments evoking emotion.
  • Write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
  • Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
  • Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
  • Deliver on-air, online news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
  • Research for facts and credibility.
  • Use consumer analytics in determining content.
  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
  • Enterprise news stories.
  • Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
  • Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
  • Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast.
  • Coach and inspire on-air talent to be exciting and engaging.
  • Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.\

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

 

Vacancy Type:

Full Time

Date Posted:

10/23/2019

Closing Date:

2/20/2020

City:

Knoxville

State:

Tennessee

URL:

http://www.whas11.com

Experience:

1 Year(s)

Requirements:

Here’s what you need:

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  • Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
  • Understanding 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 Twitter and Facebook
  • Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events