News Producer - WHIO TV

Position Overview

WHIO TV Dayton, the #1 CBS affiliate in the Nation, is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and in extended coverage. Must be able to showcase content using newsroom set and tools to enhance storytelling. In addition, successful candidates must have an understanding of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with reporters and content center to develop storytelling within broadcast
• Writes for broadcast including intros and tags creating cohesive storytelling
• Works with Executive Producer and Managing Editor to execute daily newscasts
• Ability to prioritize assignments
• Participates in daily editorial meetings
• Commands control in control room by communicating clear vision to production team, reporters and anchors
• Builds relationships with all team members proactively including anchors and meteorologists.
• Understands and executes station research
• Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station
• Balance of strong journalist skills, ability to execute action plans and creative vision to support strong show delivery
• Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
• Ability to scour social media for story ideas and make calls to confirm
• Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism
• Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred