Part-Time Weekend Producer

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Writes & produces news stories for weekend newscasts - serves as a control room producer during live and prerecorded newscasts. Fills in on other newscasts as needed.

Must show superb writing and communication skills. Must be flexible to work different shifts as needed. Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines. Must keep up on local, state, national and international events. Must work well as part of a team.

This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills. Degree in journalism or equivalent experience preferred. Must be willing to work flexible hours.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, special projects, technological developments, etc.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Flexibility to work any shift