Multiplatform Producer

Job Description

Do you love local news? Do you have great attention to detail -- even in high-pressure situations? Do you have a passion for putting together newscasts that people WANT to watch? Perfect! KTVB is looking for a competitive News Producer to join our team of award-winning journalists. Responsibilities: • First and foremost, the ideal candidate will have strong, creative writing skills. • The perfect person for this job must also be dedicated to creating shows that engage and inform the viewer. They would also look for opportunities to give viewers a voice in our coverage. • Being an ''idea person'' is also a major plus. • A strong candidate will be able to actively contribute to content discussions during our daily news meetings. To do that they'll have to have a pulse on what people are talking about in our community. • Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for our audience. • Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events. KTVB is the #1 news station in the market, with a reputation built on trust and fairness. If you think you can be accurate, quick and creative all at the same time make sure to apply. Don't forget to attach your cover letter along with your resume. Requirements: • Some news producing experience preferred. If you don't have the experience, convince us why you'd be the ideal candidate. • A strong producer will work to craft, build, mold, visualize, and conceptualize the lead story, deep-dive content, and specialized material for the newscast • Work directly with Executive Producer & other management to consistently build a high-quality news show • Strong, creative writing skills • Build graphics and use effectively in shows • Demonstrated proficiency in using social media for news-gathering • Must be organized and calm enough to handle breaking news situations and changing events • Must not shy away from learning about new software that help make shows more engaging • Provides editorial guidance to reporters and oversees writers • ENPS, Axis graphics, Vertigo experience preferred • College degree in journalism or related field • Must be willing to work any shift • Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement. • Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism. • Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content. • Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year, including weekends. Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one. Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. * Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r05xbm-3-139-102-136-42 in your application.