Job Description

WLUK Green Bay has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content. The producer is a journalist who writes news stories and determines the content and flow of newscasts.  The producer will work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site. This is an excellent entry level position for someone with a bachelor's degree in a preferred area of study including; Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or English. Candidates with associate degrees will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid news judgment


• Be a compelling and accurate writer


• Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts


• Flexibility 


• Ability to learn new software - openness to accept change 

Experience:

• A professional internship with a broadcast or digital news source is preferred 


• College/University experience with a student media outlet (newspaper, digital broadcast) 


• Bachelor degree - a Journalism degree is preferred


• This is an entry level position - training and support in learning is provided

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