News Producer
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WGME CBS13 / WPFO FOX23 in Portland, Maine is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social media content. We hire talented people who wish to excel in the television and digital content industry. Our team is filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We are currently seeking a creative full-time News Producer!
The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Assignment Desk on the newscast and its content. You will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and also develop content for our web site. The ideal candidates will have solid news judgment, be a compelling and accurate writer, and be able to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast. You must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must have at least one year of previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station
- Journalism degree preferred
- Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills
- Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problems solving abilities are a must
- Producing content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
- Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems (i.e. iNews)
- Use of graphics creatively and effectively
- Writing stories with relentless attention to detail
- Working with management and reporters to generate stories
- Ability to work well with others and able to adapt to changing schedules
- Must keep up-to-date on local, state, national and international news
- Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
When applying online, please include a recent web link of your work. If you do not have a link to your work, please apply online and then send a non-returnable DVD of a recent newscast to:
WGME CBS 13
Attn: News Director
81 Northport Drive
Portland, ME 04103