News Producer

KARE-TV Minneapolis is seeking an innovative News Producer to shape daily newscasts. As a News Producer, you will use your natural curiosity to pitch compelling stories, craft engaging newscasts, and meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch compelling stories and build interesting newscasts
• Showcase creativity and storytelling skills
• Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences
• Meet daily deadlines
• Write stories and teases that are tight and informative
• Combine live pictures, graphics, and emotional sound to create an engaging newscast
• Provide continuous coverage on live streams for breaking news and community events
• Try new things after thoughtful discussion with supervisors
• Use data analytics to help shape the content of your show
• Challenge traditional ways of doing things
• Advocate for underrepresented people, communities, and viewpoints

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of news content experience, preferably as a newscast producer
• Strong communication skills
• Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content
• Understanding of the ethics of professional journalism
• Skills in producing engaging newscasts and digital content
• Strong social media skills
• Organizational skills and ability to work under time-pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• ENPS and Edius experience preferred

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Access to Teladoc and Spring Health services