News Producer, WCPO

In this role you will create and organize content for multiple platforms, utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills. Cincinnati is known for its picturesque neighborhoods, thriving arts scene, and culinary experiences, making it an exciting backdrop for those passionate about storytelling. If you're a creative storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and if you’re as passionate about Cincinnati as we are, we invite you to apply to be part of our dynamic news team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Write stories and showcase them.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers, and assignment editors to determine content needs.
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
• Execute time-sensitive decisions.
• Oversee the show's broadcast and make up-to-the minute editorial decisions.
• Perform desktop editing.
• Post content to station's websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories
• Excellent interpersonal communicator
• Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words while also exhibiting proper grammar and spelling
• Highly organized
• Highly adaptable for a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong self-motivation
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
• Able to use web analytics
• Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings

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