Newscast Producer - KTRK

4 Months ago • All levels • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

ABC13, Houston's leading news station, seeks a Newscast Producer to craft daily newscasts, pitch story ideas, collaborate with the digital team, write compelling copy, and manage all aspects of the broadcast. The ideal candidate will have top market producing experience, excel under pressure, possess strong editorial and production skills, and work effectively with a team. Responsibilities include making quick decisions during live newscasts and breaking news coverage, and adapting to last-minute changes. The role requires flexibility with working hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have:
  • Top market producing experience
  • Work under deadline pressure
  • Strong editorial & production skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility with working hours
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job Details

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainments eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, ABC13 has been Houstons news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. ABC13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social media platforms.

 

ABC13 is deeply engrained in the Houston community, the most diverse city in the nation. ABC13 Localish stories celebrate the good people and places that make Houston so unique.

 

The station is the community leader, giving back through tentpole events throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays food drive, E-Cycle Earth Day electronics recycling event, and Pick Your Pet adoption drive.

 

The biggest events in Houston all happen on ABC13! The station is the proud media partner for the Houston Marathon, Galveston Mardi Gras, the Houston Rodeo Parade and the Houston Pride Parade, and the Freedom Over Texas July 4th celebration.

 

A successful candidate should have a passion for producing and for telling impactful stories.  Attention to detail is a must.  Producers must know how to make decisions quickly and lead the team during live newscasts and during live breaking news coverage on the abc13 Streaming Channel.  Producers must work well with everyone on the team including anchors, reporters, assignment editors, directors and graphic artists.  

 

Responsibilities:

           Craft daily newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast

           Pitch story ideas on a daily basis

           Communicate well with others in the newsroom when building shows

           Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day

           Write clear and compelling broadcast copy

           Execute last-minute changes in high pressure situations

 

Basic Qualifications:

           The ideal candidate must have top market producing experience at a local news station

           Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

           Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills

           Excellent verbal and written communication skills

           Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights. Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change.

 

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
 

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field

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