NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WHNS Job at FOX Carolina News in Greenville

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Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cities in the US. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, NC, and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Greenville has an amazing downtown scene, revolving around the Reedy River, five-star restaurants and breweries, and miles and miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes, mountains, and historical landmarks all within a short drive. Greenville continues to be named a top small city, top foodie city, and one of the best places for young professionals in the country.

Job Summary / Description

FOX Carolina is looking for a motivated producer to join our award-winning news team. Producers are responsible for crafting informative newscasts with local, regional, and national content. This position requires writing, news gathering, meeting deadlines, collaborating with all team members, and reacting to breaking news at any moment. Our producers work with the Executive Producer and management on the vision each day through gathering information, deciding how content will be presented, and where it will all go within our newscasts / digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Create a newscast through writing, story selection, showcasing, and collaboration

News gathered through making phone calls, following up on tips, reading through press releases, and confirming information with reliable, official sources

Contribute to the station's overall news coverage (examples : extended breaking news situations, severe weather, elections, special reports)

May include other newsroom tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

A college degree in journalism, mass communications, or a related field is required.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of news-producing experience

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong writing skills (be able to use both broadcast and AP style writing)

Understand how to craft a newscast

Understand how to showcase by utilizing graphics, video, sound, and on-air team members

Must be a detail-oriented multitasker who can work with urgency due to deadlines / breaking news environment

Understand the steps of news gathering and be able to confirm / deliver accurate, trustworthy information

Be flexible. Be available for breaking news, weather emergencies, and from time to time, to work longer hours and some weekends

Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing is a plus

Must be a team player, open to feedback

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If you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to gray.tv / careers / currentopenings, search for the job title or station, and click on "apply now" to upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

Additional Information

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Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries : Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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