News Producer Job at Spelman College in Atlanta

The job listing expires on February 28, 2025.

Responsibilities:

1. Write clearly and accurately; manage and approve content and teases for air; select graphics that explain and showcase stories and reinforce station branding.
2. Develop newscast content by understanding and embracing research, branding, and logistics.
3. Collaborate with the news team to select stories for coverage.
4. Execute newscasts with minimal errors and meet deadlines; oversee quality control of the newscast while in the booth.
5. Write and post content for the station website and social media platforms.
6. Respond to breaking news with a sense of urgency.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
8. Be a motivated team player who will be a positive newsroom citizen.
9. Demonstrate strong writing skills, with a deep understanding of how context adds or subtracts to a story.
10. Have the ability to quickly recognize and organize stories for an upcoming newscast.
11. Remain calm in the heat of the moment and able to steer your team in the right direction.
12. Be comfortable with change, and able to alter a newscast before and during broadcast – and do it accurately.
13. Thrive on storytelling and showcasing, with an eye for creative and engaging video and graphics.
14. Be open to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, a related field, or equivalent experience.
2. 1-2 years previous news producing experience preferred.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

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