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Are you a storyteller? An investigator? Are you driven by a need to find the truth? News Producers bring to life the original content that is the backbone of our journalism.

WHBQ is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and extended coverage. In addition, successful candidates must have a deep comprehension of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. Candidates should have at least 2 years of live producing experience in a professional television newsroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chief gatekeeper for all journalism inside your newscast
• Craft relevant, energetic, important and memorable newscasts
• Develop graphic for production by Design Department
• Write Opens, Stories, and Teases
• Assign stories to anchors, writers, and editors for scripting, production and timing
• Consult with Director, Anchor, other Producers, and Managers on production needs
• Work in the Control Room during broadcast to oversee presentation and changes in format
• Understand and effectively use all platforms
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred
• Prior news management experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism
• Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects

Please email your resume and reel to soni.halmon@fox13memphis.com

Imagicomm Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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