Job Description

WANE 15, the news and weather leader in Fort Wayne, is currently accepting applications for a Part-time News Producer. This position requires weekend morning shifts. They will serve as the fill-in producer or production assistant for vacancies/vacations and voids. Must possess writing and editing abilities or be open to learn.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produces news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes news stories in a clear and concise manner, helps with timing of a newscast
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Set up cameras and related equipment.
• Operate ROSS Xpression for live broadcasts.

Requirements & Skills:

• High school diploma is required. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to write story from beginning to end.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
• Must pass a background screening to hire

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. Please upload resume.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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