Producer
Hearst Television
Des Moines, IAThis was removed by the employer on 9/10/2018 5:12:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
KCCI-TV, Hearst Television's CBS affiliate in Des Moines, has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who will take our news product to the next level. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Candidates must be fast and calm under pressure and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros.
Job Responsibilities:
• • Selecting, researching and writing compelling content for live newscasts to make the newscast an ''experience'' for viewers
• • Working with news management to execute the vision and brand of the news organization
• • Showcasing content and anchors in order to win the big story and make the newscast visually compelling and memorable
• • Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff
• • Posting to digital platforms including Facebook when necessary
Qualifications
Requirements:
• • Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
• • Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• • An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• • 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 severe weather and breaking news
Education:
• • College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field or equivalent work experience
Required Experience:
• • 2 years producing experience
• • Creative presentation style
• • Ability to showcase content and anchors
• • Ability to remain calm under pressure