Ky3 News Producer

Title:              KY3 News Producer

Department:         KY3 News   

Reports To:          News Director

FLSA:          Hourly/Non-Exempt

Status:         Full-time (40+ hours per week)

Location:          KY3, Inc. 

Position Summary: 
The KY3 Producer responsible for producing newscasts including: writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers.

Qualifications:

Education:
•    College degree in Communications, Journalism or related field

Experience Requirements:
•    1-2 years television experience required
•    Must have basic computer skills including internet usage, and word processing applications. 
•    Responsible for editing video and audio on industry standard equipment. 
Essential Skills:
•    Be able to write clearly and accurately
•    Must be willing to work flexible hours and possess ability to work well with co-workers
•    Ability to maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
•    Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
•    Ability to work with limited supervision is a must
•    Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required

Essential Functions:
•    Arrive to the editorial meeting on-time at the start of your shift with at least two story ideas that could be produced for that day’s newscasts
•    Prioritizes, organizes, and produces newscasts following the station brand and goals
•    Responsible for writing clearly, concisely and conversationally
•    Must maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and extensive list of local contact 
•    Special emphasis on working with reporters on story treatment and be able to accurately gather information for news stories under pressure
•    Capable of accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that make stories understandable to the viewer
•    Acts as a leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members working on the newscasts
•    Able to accurately and calmly handle decision-making process during the on-air process
•    Post at least one piece of additional content to the Web site each day
•    Copy edit stories on the Web site as you check newscast scripts
•    Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
•    Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned


Working Conditions: 
•    Sitting 80%, standing/walking 20%.  Ability to lift and carry 10-25 lbs. for short distances.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
•    Work is performed in a controlled atmosphere.  Some exposure to atmospheric conditions may be encountered.  Willing to work morning, evening, or weekends is required.
               
Licensing Requirements: 
•    Must hold a valid Missouri driver’s license and be insurable. 


CLOSING DATE FOR RESUME’S:  AUGUST 6, 2012 @ 5p

Station Contact: Beth Keeling, Human Resources Business Partner    

KY3, Inc.
999 W. Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone:  (417) 268-3090
Fax:  (417) 268-3361
Email:  jobs@ky3.com
KYTV is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

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