WXIA-WATL, the Tegna-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta, GA is looking for a creative and experienced Producer for our weekend newscasts.
This person will work collaboratively with the show’s News Director, Senior Executive Producer, Executive Producer and Senior Producer to execute the editorial vision of the day.
Our ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with strong journalistic judgment and an ability to think creatively.
Responsibilities:
•Help lead weekend team
•Supervise editorial content & daily rundown changes
•Pitch story ideas for day of, next day and future
•Write in an exciting, captivating, conversational, and authentic manner
•Oversee all in-show graphics and show titles
•Adept using social media and digital tools to discover & research stories, using reliable sources
•Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
•Preview accuracy of upcoming video & graphics
•Preview upcoming stories, packages and segments
•Time show effectively and communicate with anchors, reporters and other talent on time cues/roll cues
Requirements:
•BA/BS in journalism, communications or related
•6 years’ experience producing/line producing newscasts in a top 50 market
•Exceptional news judgement and ability to visually tell stories
•Editorial experience in fast-paced newsroom environment
•Ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
•Experience calmly handling live, breaking news situations, and changing events
•Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content
•Strong social media skills
•Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
•Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
•Excellent broadcast communication skills
•Knowledge of ENPS preferred
•Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time sensitive deadlines
