What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newscast Producer - AM/Overnight position at KIMT-TV?
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
-Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast
or digital content for the web.
-Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast or online publication.
-Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.
-Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking
news situations.
-Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
-Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
-Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
-Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
-Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers,
production and engineering staff.
-Detail-oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
-Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
-Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs.
-Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods,
including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
-Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
-Proficient in non-linear editing.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2 years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
High-stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned
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