Job Description

LOCATION: KFOR-TV

POSITION Writer

REPORTS TO: Managing Editor

The primary purpose of the writer/associate producer is to write scripts and gather information for highly produced newscasts and digital content. Also, to assist with Assignment Desk duties. Currently, this is a temporary position with the potential to become a regular full-time position.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

Writes news stories, produces content, for newscasts, KFOR.com and social media platforms. Rolls TelePrompTer for daily newscasts Ability to work under extreme pressure & deadlines Must keep up with local, state, national & international events. Watch local TV news. Must work individually, as well as part of a team Assist on Assignment Desk as needed. Must be able to hear scanners, answer phones and direct crews to news events. Must be flexible regarding schedule. Weekends, overnights, holidays, etc.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRMENTS:

Ability to type quickly Operate police scanner Handle news telephones and other such equipment.

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:

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 other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

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