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Producer

Tribune Company

Listed 6 Years ago
Expires 23-12-2017

Job Details Careers Center - ProducerPlease Enable Cookies to ContinuePlease enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job.ProducerJob ID 2017-46100Location US-WA-SeattleCategory News Writers/ProducersPosted Date 8/4/2017More information about this jobOverviewPRODUCER KCPQ-TV, the Tribune owned FOX affiliate in Seattle WA is accepting applications for a producer/writer to join our top rated morning news team. The right candidate will be an experienced producer who has a passion for news, handles breaking news with ease, is a strong writer, pushes for fresh content, creates compelling newscasts and has excellent news judgment. We are looking for a creative, visionary producer who is a positive team player who understands how to produce a newscast for a viewer and is skilled at connecting with audiences on all platforms. If you want to join our team that produces 10 hours of news a day in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, apply now!ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Write and produce news stories for daily newscasts that are consistently factual, accurate, compelling and easy to understandProduce daily newscast, meet all deadlines prior to air, produce opens and graphics elementsFills in on other newscasts as neededSubmits story ideas daily and work aggressively to increase traffic on web and mobile platformsContributes recommendations on daily story coverage and special assignmentsCopy edits news stories by reporters and writersEvaluate news leads and pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings; participate in the editorial processCover breaking news with a sense of urgencyProduce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sitesPerform other duties as assignedABOUT TRIBUNE MEDIA: Tribune Media Company is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting’s 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, available in 72 million households, Tribune Studios, and Tribune Digital Ventures, including the websites Zap2it and TVByTheNumbers, and Gracenote, one of the world’s leading sources of TV and music metadata powering electronic program guides in televisions, automobiles and mobile devices.  Tribune Media also includes Chicago’s WGN-AM, the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds other strategic investments in media. For more information please visit .QualificationsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience requiredMinimum of 2 years of producing experience with degree in journalism or related fieldProven track record of owning breaking news and weather coverageCreative and strong writer with sharp news judgmentMust understand social media and how to tell stories on multiple platformsMust be flexible to work different shifts throughout the yearAbility to work under extreme pressure and deadlinesCompany InfoTribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.

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