News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Job Responsibilities
• Selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts to further the ''Coverage You Can Count On'' brand of WGAL News 8.
• Working with reporters and photojournalists to develop highly visual stories in assigned newscasts.
• Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, editors, digital producers, and production staff.
• Contributing content to our station's digital and social platforms on a regular basis.

Required Skills
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize complex information into comprehensive segments.
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Required Experience:
• Previous producing experience preferred.
• Experience with ENPS preferred.

Education:
• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be strongly considered.