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Texas Association of Broadcasters

Morning News Producer

Texas Association of Broadcasters, Denison, Texas, United States, 75021

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES To develop, write and produce newscasts, specials or special projects as assigned.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Select and write news, weather and sports stories for newscast

Create a fast-paced, visually stimulating and well written newscast that follow KTEN News Brand

Emphasize live-local coverage and find points of difference from our competition

Supervise reporters, anchor and photographers assigned to show on story development, presentation and breakout elements

Manage graphics and animation elements for every newscast

Supervise weather anchor to provide the best weather information and showcase it every day

Approve scripts for reporters

Target KTEN News demographic audience

Select and write stores for web and social media platforms

Win Breaking News

Manage newsroom in absence of News Director or Assistant News Director

Support & champion the KTEN News brand

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

At least 1 years’ experience as a producer is preferred

College degree in broadcast related field is preferred.

Ability to work independently with excellent editorial judgement.

Familiarity with newsroom computer system is a plus.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk up stairs and sometimes long distances, ability to lift weights up to 10 pounds, ability to sit for a long period of time, ability to handle often stressful situations under deadline, good manual and overall physical dexterity.

COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision

Interact professionally with other employees, viewers, customers and community members

Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

APPLY To apply for this position, please contact:

Brendan Agans

News Director

KTEN-TV

10 Highpoint Circle

Denison, TX 75020

bagans@kten.com

Lockwood Broadcast Group and KTEN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A pre-employment drug test is required, along with a background screen as allowed by federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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