What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Producer position at Morgan Murphy Media?
The Victoria Television Group, a Morgan Murphy Media company, has an opening for an innovative, audience-minded News Producer at KAVU-TV.
You’ll work with the 25 News Now team to produce compelling content on 25 News Now newscasts, CrossroadsToday.com, our app, and social media platforms owned and operated by The Victoria Television Group. You'll join a team in the Crossroads close to Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi.
What you’ll do:
- Create, develop, and produce news, weather, and sports content for KAVU-TV 25 News Now and Crossroads Today.
- Work with the entire team and other news managers to formulate a plan that maximizes the success of the 25 News Now newscasts.
- Help coordinate special coverage projects and election coverage for the newsroom and station. Ability to respond to breaking news and weather.
- Update the news staff daily on information related to top news stories of the day. Update news staff as the news changes throughout the day.
- Be creative, flexible, and have an interest in digital and social media.
- Drive audience growth strategy by producing compelling newscasts and by publishing compelling content.
- Proactively seek out and produce news content, generate story ideas, and promote Crossroads Today through social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
What you’ll bring:
- Your creativity.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to flexible schedules and thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Basic Adobe Photoshop skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
- Ability to excel under tight deadlines.
What The Victoria Television Group offers:
- We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture, and our community.
- We are a team of talented and creative professionals.
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
The Victoria Television Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $25