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WJRT is seeking a producer to create fast-paced, informative newscasts and respond to breaking and developing stories. The role calls for creativity, quick decision-making, strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and the ability to maintain control in a high-pressure environment. The producer works with the news team to develop content and presentation across platforms.
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ABOUT STATION: For more than 60 years, ABC12 has been part of the Mid-Michigan community. Being called a leader in the industry is a responsibility and commitment we take seriously. Providing breaking news of the day and keeping our viewers informed before, during, and after severe weather is our commitment day in and day out. Reaching beyond the traditional news of the day, ABC12 is humbled to be the media partner for several events throughout the year benefiting the community we call home. If you are looking for a place to begin your career, find an opportunity to make a change, or challenge your skills, the award-winning team of ABC12 could be the perfect home for you too. **JOB SUMMARY: ** Are you a show crafter, who uses every tool in the tool chest to develop a fast-paced, informative, and focused newscast? Do you strive to make each newscast better than the last? Do you thrive on throwing everything out to cover the big story of the day or breaking news? If so, we want to talk to you! WJRT is looking for a producer. Candidate must be highly creative with quick and concise decision-making abilities; possess a track record of strong news judgment and a winning competitive attitude; unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards a must. You must have the ability to act professionally and maintain control in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; be accustomed to changing gears on constant breaking news, updating news, and continued coverage for our viewers. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Create newscasts, select, research, and write content for live newscasts. - Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff. - Build content in unique and compelling ways using the many tools and technology available. - Working knowledge of current events and community issues. - Enhance content with graphics, video research, and station branding. - Oversee all aspects of the content and presentation of a newscast. - Work closely with the news team for accurate and interesting news information on all platforms. - Passion for production & storytelling, combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards. - Willingness to grow by taking direction and excelling as a team member. - Adapt to breaking news and developing stories. - Generate story ideas and collaborate with news staff on promotable story ideas. - Assist fellow producers in formatting other newscasts. - Edit video and perform other duties when assigned.
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