Job Description

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate story ideas through research of social media, news wires, websites and contacts
• Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
• Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
• Keep current of local events and politics
• Attend editorial meetings
• Excel in a highly competitive, deadline-driven environment
• Possess strong writing skills, including ability to master tease writing
• Use sound editorial judgement and attention to detail to ensure standards
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field, preferred
• Strong writing and organizational skills required as is the ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail is must
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information accuracy as well as follow through
• Must excel in a dynamic environment under deadline pressure
• Must understand and help manage show timing.
• Field production experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proactive and solutions focused
• Professional appearance
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary - $70-$90k depending on skills and applicable experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment