Multi-Media Producer

Posted on: 2:43 pm, July 26, 2012, by , updated on: 11:09am, May 13, 2013

5NEWS has an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Media Producer.

Producers are responsible for writing and creating content for newscasts and the Web.  Producers work closely with reporters, producers, directors and the assignment desk to create good looking, accurate newscasts. In this job you will help write scripts, gather story ideas and develop content for TV, our website and mobile platform.

The right person must have a passion for news. You must be a strong writer and have sharp news judgment.  You will be expected to bring enthusiasm and creativity to our product. We are not looking for a show stacker. We are looking for someone who understands the important role personality and storytelling plays in the newscast.

  • Producers plan content, write stories and build graphics to creative and execute all elements of a newscast.
  • Producers brainstorm ideas and use a variety of tools to visually enhance newscasts.
  • Producers write stories for broadcast and the Web.
  • Producers take on special projects as assigned.
  • Working knowledge of non-linear editing is a big plus.

A college degree is preferred. Ideally, you are already doing this job in another market.

Statement about Other Duties:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require it.

Are you interested?  Send your resume, a resume tape, application and references to Shanda Sundstrom, Executive Producer, KFSM-TV, North 13th Street, Fort Smith AR 72901or e-mail jobs@kfsm.com.  No phone calls please.

KFSM-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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