News Producer Job at TDS Telecommunications Corporation in Bend

Overview

The News Producer monitors the news of the day from various sources, organizes a newscast into a daily rundown, then writes and supervises the reporting and editing of all stories within the newscast. The News Producer may also be called upon to produce stories in the field by developing ideas, researching details, writing copy, coordinating shoots and conducting interviews. The News Producer may be asked to contribute written material and content to the station's website and social media sites in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Writing scripts, stories and other valuable viewer content for stories, news broadcasts, website and social media outlets.
• Monitoring all news, scheduled events and local happenings. Researching ideas, topics and stories for current and future broadcasts. Conducting interviews and shooting stories in studio and in the field.
• Assigning stories and resources including news and production staff.
• Creating graphics and titles for newscast.
• Providing vacation relief for digital news producer.
• Participating in local events and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in news/video production.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work with Inception News software.
• Ability to work with limited resources and tight deadlines.
• Ability to write copy under broadcast journalism standards.
• Ability to work individually or collaboratively to produce a quality newscast.
• Keen interest, knowledge and awareness of current events locally and nationally.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and thorough manner.
• Working background showing the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone. The associate regularly communicates with customers. The associate is frequently required to move about and reach for items. The associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay Range (Hr./Yr.)

$19.36/Hr. - $29.04/Hr.