- Location
- OK-Oklahoma City;444 E. Britton Road (Tribune-KFOR/KAUT), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
KFOR is seeking an experienced producer who is creative and cares about news. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a love of journalism and a passion for helping the community.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:
1. Writes & produces news stories for daily newscasts, digital and social platforms.
2. Serves as a control room leader during severe weather and breaking news coverage.
3. Produces opens and graphics elements for highly produced segments.
4. Fills in on other newscasts as needed.
5. Work aggressively to increase traffic on web and social platforms.
6. Contributes recommendations on daily story coverage and special assignments.
7. Must be available to work at station promotion events.
8. Serves as a leader within the newsroom, offering advice & assistance to other employees.
9. Copy edits news stories by reporters and writers.
10. Produces special news events, shows and coverage outside the daily newscasts.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Top notch showcasing skills, superb writing and communication skills.
2. Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year.
3. Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines.
4. Must keep up on local, state, national and international events.
5. Must work well as part of a team.
This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills. Degree in journalism or equivalent experience preferred.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, special projects, technological developments, etc.
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Nexstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer