Newscast Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Des Moines, IA, US
Produce evening and morning newscasts
Write news stories
Handle live breaking news
Produce newscasts and gather information for news stories for WHO-TV, WHO 13 News and www.who13.com

Job Summary

  • Produce newscasts and gather information for news stories for WHO-TV, WHO 13 News and www.who13.com.
  • The role requires the ability to produce newscasts, write news stories, handle live breaking news, and manage deadline pressure.
  • Typical shift would be 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., requiring the ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines.

Matching Summary

Produce newscasts and gather information for news stories for WHO-TV, WHO 13 News and www.who13.com.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • produce evening and morning newscasts
  • write news stories
  • handle live breaking news
  • handle deadline pressure
  • give directions to staff

Nice-to-have

  • work under extreme pressure
  • work in adverse weather conditions

Key Requirements

  • 2 years television newsroom experience
  • 2 years of news producing experience preferred
  • 4-year college degree preferred
  • Valid drivers license
  • Computer literate

Work Rights

Not specified

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