News Producer at WDRB – Louisville, Kentucky

WDRB in Louisville, KY is looking for a Producer with strong writing and decision-making skills to help lead our newsroom. This is an opportunity to work for the #1 News Station in the market. You will have exceptional resources at your fingertips: dedicated reporters and photographers, an executive producer, several co-producers, drone pilots, a team of digital producers and more. This journalist must have solid news judgment and be able to adapt quickly to make changes as news develops.

The top priority at WDRB is our culture, so the perfect candidate is a team player with a positive attitude who is willing to do anything to help our team.

What you will do:

• Create daily newscast for television broadcast
• Develop coverage plan of news with Assignment Desk
• Responsible for the writing and organization of newscasts

• Work closely with reporters and photographers for efficient coverage of daily news
• Create compelling graphics for graphic applications to integrate into newscast
• Communication at the highest level as the leader for each newscast

• Responsible for the newscast presentation, timing, and management of stories

• Proofread copy to find errors, make corrections, and guide others to improve writing
• Work with Executive producer and news management as a team to produce quality newscasts

What you will bring:

• Strong leadership and expert communication skills that help tie all aspects of newscast together
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Creative and critical thinking is a must.

• Strong writing and copy-editing skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time to put together an informative newscast

• Team player; Ability to work and collaborate with digital team
• Knowledge of broadcast production, graphics, sports, and weather
• Ability to be calm and decisive under pressure• Solid news judgment

Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field required

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a broadcast news producer required

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with I-News, AVID, AVID Cloud UX
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

Why WDRB is the best place to work:

• Low-cost family health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid Health Savings Account
• 100% paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Incredible 6% employer 401K match
• Competitive paid time off
• Half-price YMCA Membership
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Collaborative Team with a strong values-based culture
• Learn from industry-leading talent

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use of Company Resources, Equipment and Confidential Information

Company resources, equipment and information are provided to employees to facilitate work. They may not be used for purposes other than work without proper authorization. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment or information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of customer data or any other company information gained via any company resource is a breach of confidentiality and is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment information and/or breaches of confidentiality may be cause for termination of employment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and may be expanded or changed to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.