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Part-Time News Producer
Company:
Hearst Television
Industry:
Entertainment
Job title:
Part-Time News Producer
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE has an opening for a Local Part-Time News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring broadcast/digital journalist to start their career. This position involves support for KETV’s weekend morning newscasts, working pre-dawn hours on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, you would have the opportunity to pick-up another 8 hour shift during the week where you could define your role as a photojournalist, or producer in support of KETV news. KETV will offer training in all aspects of television and digital news production for this position. Experience with Adobe Premiere editing is a big plus for this position. KETV also can provide opportunities for video photography in the field if the candidate has an interest in this aspect of news production. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
Edit video for weekend morning newscasts
Work in the production control room to time and execute a live newscast by interacting with production crews, anchors and producers.
News writing for television newscasts and KETV digital platforms
Schedule live interviews and live reports and gather information for news stories.
Requirements
This is an entry-level position.
Beginners with the right skill-sets and interests will be considered.
Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
Related military experience will be considered
Candidates must be willing to work pre-dawn hours on Saturdays and Sundays
Candidates must be willing to accept the pressures of television news deadlines, and work quickly, and efficiently
Candidates must have be able to pay attention to details and follow directions.
Strong grammar and writing skills
An understanding of journalistic principles
Ability to carry 30 pounds of camera equipment
Willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions on occasion
This position is in-person.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Positions available:
1
Posted on:
February 29, 2024