News Producer Full Time

23 WIFR has an immediate opening for a part-time, associate producer in its news department.

Duties include assisting our newscast and digital content producers in planning daily news

coverage, editing video for newscasts and writing for our TV newscasts and digital platforms,

including WIFR.com and our social media platforms. This is an entry-level position and an excellent

and rare opportunity to get your foot in the door, while learning from the best journalists in the market.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Log and identify great video and compelling soundbites.

• Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms, including WIFR.com, as new information is

learned.

• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for

television).

• You must have solid news judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to write

clearly and concisely.• If you cannot meet your deadlines, multi-task in a fast-paced environment and keep smiling, this is

not the job or newsroom for you.

Qualifications/Requirements:

*** This is a full time position that will require 40 hours a week ***

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

• The ideal candidate will have or be working towards a degree in Journalism or Communications or

another related field. A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus.

• Must have a responsible social media presence.

• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.

• Strong writing and organizational skills

• Enjoy a fast paced environment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references