Morning News Producer

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

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

• 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

• 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.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

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.

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

To apply for this position, please contact:
Brendan Agans
News Director
KTEN-TV
10 Highpoint Circle
Denison, TX 75020

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.