Producer

Producer

WWL-TV

Description:

WWL-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliated in New Orleans, LA is seeking an innovative Producer to shape their daily newscast. At WWL, they build creative shows that engage, educate, and informs their audiences. WWL prioritize original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of their newscast to set there product apart in the New Orleans market. WWL value a collaborative, motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to their growing audiences across platforms, starting with their streaming and broadcast services. WWL wants a your authentic personality to drive your storytelling and writing in an exciting and captivating manner to hold the audience.

Responsibilities:

- Use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, - Show off your creativity and storytelling skills, - Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences, - Meet daily deadlines, - Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video, and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for the audience, - Booth continuous coverage on their live stream for breaking news and community events, - Consistently try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisor, - Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show, - Challenge traditional ways of doing things, - Advocate for underrepresented people, communities, and viewpoints to have a voice and presence in your show.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, or related filed equivalent, years of experience, - 1-3 years of news content experience, - Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must, - Solid journalistic judgement and news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement, - Understanding of the tents of professional journalism, - Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscast and digital content, - Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on your preferred social platform, - Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines, - Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events, - ENPS and Edius system experience preferred.

Contact:

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