News Producer

Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a News Producer. Our region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, plus world-class hiking and fishing. Join a team that has been part of the community for over 70 years and is a leader in delivering local content.

About the role

The News Producer produces daily newscasts, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts to the website.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms
• Writes and approves news stories
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Gathers facts and confirms stories
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift