Sonic Summary

The News Producer is responsible for producing daily newscast items and determining the order of stories for broadcast across various platforms.
Key duties include writing and ordering news stories, approving scripts, editing video, and managing content for the website and social media.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of two years of experience in news operations is required, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency with office equipment.
The position may require flexibility to work any shift, and the salary is competitive based on market size and experience.

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.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes and orders news stories
Approves scripts
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Edits video
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
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

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