News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - WSFA

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WSFA

About WSFA:

WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 67 years WSFA 12 News has served a 15-county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, sports and weather information.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA 12 News, Alabama's News Source for central and south Alabama & dominant number one TV station in Montgomery, AL, is looking for a Weekend Producer. We seek a candidate who can join the number news team in Montgomery, making a daily impact in our newscasts. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, with good organizational skills, must be able to deliver energetic newscasts and engaging stories on all platforms under tight, pressure packed deadlines. This includes a leading presence on Facebook, Twitter, wsfa.com as well as Instagram.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The successful candidate will also produce our three News at Nine newscasts during the week and assist in our 4, 5 and 6pm newscasts.
- We are looking for candidates with experience as a line producer in a competitive news market, including working with anchors, LIVE reporters, and directors.
- Candidates must be a great writer, communicator and should have natural leadership skills.
- Candidates must be able to sift through complicated issues and provide clarity to viewers and web users.
- Newscasts are fast paced, ''Happening Now'' newscasts, filled with LIVE reports and breaking news from anywhere.
- Adjusting to situations is key and thinking uniquely to breaking events will continue to move this newscast forward.
- Multi-tasking is key as you will be juggling many things at once. The successful candidate will be required to post stories to the station web site and all social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus.
- Experience producing special reports and breaking news will put a candidacy ahead of others.
- College degree in journalism or related experience is required.
- Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, etc.
- Must have a valid driver license.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5e7xe-18-189-2-122-42 in your application.