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Gray Media•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

A News Producer (Streaming/Digital/Broadcast) is responsible overseeing all aspects of the newscast including: stacking the rundown, writing news copy for broadcast/digital/CTV platforms, ordering graphics to fit stories, coordinating live shots with directors and field crews, editing video, writing for the station's web site, and approving scripts written by reporters & photographers.

Requirements

College degree in journalism or related field required
Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable
Initiative and attention to detail are required
Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
Ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
Computer knowledge, including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use
Produce newscasts including: stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers
Must be able to edit video and audio (knowledge of Grass Valley Edius is a plus)
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

Prioritizes, organizes, supervises, and produces newscasts (streaming & broadcast) following the station brand and goals
Responsible for writing clearly, concisely, and very conversationally for broadcast and streaming platforms
Must maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and contacts
Must come to editorial meetings with enterprise story ideas each day
Accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that make stories understandable to the viewer
Responsible for developing original story ideas for newscasts and streaming platforms
Conduct interviews on Zoom, by phone, or in person as part of the newsgathering process
Special emphasis on working with anchors and reporters on story treatment, and being able to accurately gather information for news stories under deadline pressure
Acts as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members working on daily newscasts
Able to accurately and calmly handle the decision-making process, especially in the control room
Must possess excellent communication and organizational abilities, including working with News Managers to ensure story accuracy and to determine the best presentation of reports
Responsible for writing in AP Style for web, as well as editing and posting stories and videos to the station's digital platforms
Ability to train new producers in the same role
Regularly produce newscasts, breaking news cut-ins, and other special programs, as assigned
Participate in editorial meetings and make decisions on the same day and the next day's content