Newscast Producer Job at North Carolina Association of Broadcasters in Myrtle Be

Job description

WBTW News 13 is Myrtle Beach/Florence’s #1 rated news team on air and on digital, and a CBS Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc.

News 13 is looking for an energetic and engaging Newscast Producer who we can train to master identifying pertinent news for our viewing area, produce content from our regional and national news partners, stack a newscast, work positively with reporters, write engaging copy and work with anchors and production team in a positive manner to lead for a successful newscast.

The applicant must be willing to work any shift, including possibly weekends, early mornings or other shifts.

The applicant should be a news “junkie,” aware of the news landscape and the days local, national and international news.

Strong writing skills are a must for this position.

Working with a team in a positive manner is also a must for applicants.

Overall, we're looking for a hard-working journalist with a positive attitude and a team-oriented, leadership nature who can help us tell impactful stories here in Myrtle Beach/Florence.

There will likely be a role affiliated with our new CTV App that recently launched.

This is a rare opportunity to join the news team in the community voted for the past 2 years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S” The publication cited good value, being a desirable place to live, having a strong job market and a high quality of life as prerequisites for making the top of this list.

Yes, we have 60 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.

But the area also has 1,900 restaurants, over 80 golf courses and the amenities you won’t find elsewhere.

WBTW serves eight northeastern South Carolina counties and two counties in North Carolina.

WBTW is the market news leader and is consistently recognized for its highly accomplished news product.

The station also produces local content in a news share agreement with WFXB, the local FOX affiliate.

With its low cost of living compared to other coastal cities, and a business-friendly environment, Myrtle Beach is an attractive place to live and work.

Please have writing examples that you can include with the application.

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Additional Job Description:

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Applicant should be a “news consumer” – aware of news and the ability to know where to find news
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Takes an active role in assisting with new CTV App content
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

#LI-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.

Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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Producer News

WBTW News 13 is Myrtle Beach/Florence’s #1 rated news team on air and on digital, and a CBS Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc.

News 13 is looking for an energetic and engaging Newscast Producer who we can train to master identifying pertinent news for our viewing area, produce content from our regional and national news partners, stack a newscast, work positively with reporters, write engaging copy and work with anchors and production team in a positive manner to lead for a successful newscast.

The applicant must be willing to work any shift, including possibly weekends, early mornings or other shifts.

The applicant should be a news “junkie,” aware of the news landscape and the days local, national and international news.

Strong writing skills are a must for this position.

Working with a team in a positive manner is also a must for applicants.

Overall, we're looking for a hard-working journalist with a positive attitude and a team-oriented, leadership nature who can help us tell impactful stories here in Myrtle Beach/Florence.

There will likely be a role affiliated with our new CTV App that recently launched.

This is a rare opportunity to join the news team in the community voted for the past 2 years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S” The publication cited good value, being a desirable place to live, having a strong job market and a high quality of life as prerequisites for making the top of this list.

Yes, we have 60 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.

But the area also has 1,900 restaurants, over 80 golf courses and the amenities you won’t find elsewhere.

WBTW serves eight northeastern South Carolina counties and two counties in North Carolina.

WBTW is the market news leader and is consistently recognized for its highly accomplished news product.

The station also produces local content in a news share agreement with WFXB, the local FOX affiliate.

With its low cost of living compared to other coastal cities, and a business-friendly environment, Myrtle Beach is an attractive place to live and work.

Please have writing examples that you can include with the application.

Additional Job Description

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Additional Job Description:

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Applicant should be a “news consumer” – aware of news and the ability to know where to find news
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Takes an active role in assisting with new CTV App content
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

#LI-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.

Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.

Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .

EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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