News Content Producer, WMAQ-TV

Responsibilities

WMAQ-TV, NBC Chicago has an opportunity to work in our highly-regarded Newsroom producing engaging news stories for broadcast. Here you will:
 

• Work closely with the Platform Managers, DayPart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to create high-quality and informative news stories with integrity and facts.


• Gather content for all of WMAQ-TV’s news platforms, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web and on-air broadcast.


• Responsible for the overall coverage of assigned stories for all platforms throughout the day.


• Expected to initialize, develop and produce news stories for news segment, as well as longer news pieces for air or specials.


• Participate in editorial planning sessions and provide creative story ideas.


• Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team

Qualifications/Requirements

We are looking for an individual who will bring a strong sense of story and compelling visual style with a Bachelor’s degree (or higher). In addition:

Minimum 4 years of experience with News writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media

Minimum 1 year of experience in News field photography for newsgathering and News production

Must be willing and able to work overnight shift, weekends, longer hours and varying shifts as assigned and when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines

Send resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu

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