Company Profile

Company Description:

WCNC-TV the Charlotte, NC NBC affiliate is a part of Gannett, the largest media company in the country.  WCNC-TV is looking for an experienced, energetic Newscast Producer.   If you want the challenge of producing meaningful content in new ways – if you like the idea of being encouraged to be creative and look past the obvious, this could be a great career move for you.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Possess strong news writing, tease writing and production skills.
• Produce, write and coordinate coverage for newscasts.
• Provide editorial guidance to reporters and oversee story development throughout the shift.
• Looking for proactive, well organized producer who is a true journalist.
• Producers attend editorial meetings and need to lead by example offering story ideas and creative avenues to tell stories.

Position Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field with a minimum of two years news producing experience preferred.
• Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity and ethical decision making skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• ENPS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Must be able to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Must be willing to work any shift.