Job Description
WGN-TV is searching for a creative, informed and innovative producer for the WGN Weekend Morning News. The right candidate will also serve as an Associate Producer three days during the week.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Produce strong newscasts in a growing time period on the weekend
• Work closely with other producers, field crews and Assignment Desk to maximize daily resources and appropriately reflect the news of the day
• Write captivating teases and review writers' scripts
• Work as an Associate Producer during the week, serving in a variety of roles as needed: booking for the weekend or weekday morning shows, field producing, or fill-in line producing
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Requirements/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Desktop editing skills preferred
• Minimum five years' experience in news operations
• Leadership ability, positive attitude and creativity a must
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0025-3-15-10-137-42 in your application.