Posted in: Telecommunications in New Mexico | Posted: |
Job Description
KSTS is currently seeking a Weekend Producer/Content Producer who will work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and anchors to produce, write, edit, and gather content on all KSTS platforms, both linear and digital, including FAST. This individual will be responsible for writing, editing, building graphics, and, in some cases, video recording material.
This position is to produce 2 shows on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and serve as fill-in producer or content producer 3x a week.
Must be knowledgeable on daily news events, aware of past events, and understand news in the Northern & Central California market.
The ideal Weekend Producer/Content Producer candidate is expected to be a key communicator in the newsroom, talking with each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast.
Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow for collaboration with managers, digital team, and assignment desk to deliver complete local news coverage that is fair and accurate.
Be a key contributor for story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and be a leader during editorial meetings.
Must be able to line-produce newscasts.
Quickly adjust to late changes and be aggressive in breaking news coverage.
Must understand the station's mission and priorities.
Stay on top of the latest graphic tools to visually enhance and showcase stories.
Write news scripts and edit video clips.
Must be able to produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising credibility.
Conceptualize, write and edit stories in different formats (VO, VO/SOT & PKG)
Coordinate script and storyline with correct video sources and graphics
Ensure accuracy and correct spelling in graphics and banners
Log news and inform the content producer of available material that can be used in the newscast
Produce (write & edit) content for digital platforms
Desired Characteristics
Significant experience in a news environment
Strong journalistic skills
Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web, mobile and OTT
Knowledge and understanding nonlinear editing system and workflows
Strong computer skills, with basic understanding of multi-media file formats
A pioneering spirit with the desire to learn emerging technologies
Passion to develop and present story ideas
Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents the local viewer