News Producer Job at Texas Association of Broadcasters in Weslaco

KRGV-TV5 in Weslaco, Texas has the following vacancy:

KRGV TV Channel 5 News (ABC) in the McAllen-Weslaco-Brownsville market is looking for a dynamic News Producer to join the largest news operation in South Texas.

KRGV is an award winning legacy market leader in news and digital platforms producing 30 hours of news per week and has a long history of producing compelling, award winning news. If you like to produce fast-paced, creative newscasts using a new award winning news set for showcasing your shows and enjoy working in a great work environment, we want to hear from you.

This is a Full Time position

Job Description

The News Producer must be able to originate and develop the best content and up to date information while showcasing for the best viewer audience experience. Write stories for air in a conversational, easy to understand manner. Responsible for story placement, teases, graphics, writing, timing and all other editorial and production elements. Work with Directors and on-air talent for the best production opportunities of the newscast. Performs other duties as needed as directed by news management.

In This Role, you will:

1. Create unique newscasts and segments evoking emotion and utilizing innovative showcasing.
2. Write and copyedit news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
3. Work with the digital team and skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover breaking news stories and other local content.
4. Monitor wire services, ABC and CNN news feeds.
5. Research for facts and credibility.
6. Work with crews in the field to help create great Enterprise news stories.
7. Use creative production techniques such as including graphics and new forms of media to enhance the presentation of stories.
8. Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast.

Requirements:

1. BA/BS preferred in Journalism/Mass Communications or equivalent experience.
2. At least one year of newsroom work experience.
3. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
4. Knowledge of XPression CG and Graphics systems helpful.
5. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
6. Bilingual in Spanish is helpful, but not mandatory.

KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and use of state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market leading ratings in a fast growing area with significant breaking news.

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.

KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

If you are qualified for the above vacancy, send your resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to egaona@krgv.com.