Newscast Producer
WBBJ/ABC and CBS, 7 Eyewitness News, West Tennessee`s News Channel has an immediate opening for a newscast producer. WBBJ, located between Nashville and Memphis, is the dominant regional news operation in the West Tennessee market. Producers are the backbone of the newsroom. WBBJ is looking for a creative, self-starting journalist, who will lead an exciting, energetic and informative newscast. Show stackers need not apply. The successful candidate must be an aggressive, tech-savvy journalist with excellent command of the English language (spelling, grammar, punctuation). DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Select and write stories for the newscast Determine order of content Decide how to best tell stories, using video, sound bites, and graphics Quickly write general and breaking news stories Excellent spelling and attention to detail is a must Book guests Plan segments in advance Write compelling topicals to drive viewers to the morning show Post breaking and general news to the website Use social media to drive viewers to the newscast and to our website Use solid news judgement to gather content from local, regional, national, and international sources Other news duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A four year degree in broadcast journalism or related field is preferred. Strong writing and editorial skills and knowledge of AP style Journalistic integrity and a strong work ethic are requirements Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays is needed Must possess a current valid driver`s license and have physical ability to drive a vehicle Please send your resume with references and at least two writing samples to: Shanda Sundstrom News Director WBBJ-TV 346 Muse Street Jackson, TN 38301 ssundstrom@wbbjtv.com Email is prefered. No phone calls, please WBBJ TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are always engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment at WBBJ TV.
