Writer

  • Part Time
  • Anywhere

Sacramento,CA

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Major Purpose: Daily production of quality news stories. Defined as fast and accurate writing with excellent production techniques, crisp active voice writing, with relevance to FOX40’s viewing audience.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Write and support line producers for hour-long   newscasts.  Learn to fill-in produce. 

-Manage the live on-air decisions, including newscast timing in   the control room.

-Evaluate local, state and national/international stories

-Determine placement of stories in the newscast and which   stories should be “live” from remote trucks, newsroom, etc.

-Help devise and execute daily tease strategy for attracting and   building audience.

-Plan future segments, topics, guests and story ideas.

-Post stories to the web.

-Maintain social media presence.

-Additional duties as necessary.

 

Education and Experience:

– Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.

– At least one year of experience in a working newsroom   preferred. 

 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Must be able to work well under deadline pressure

-Must have solid news judgment

-Must be a consistent and solid writer

-Must be a creative, flexible and able to act decisively

-Work well in a strong team environment

-Strong organizational skills

 

Compensation – $17.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level


JOB EXPERIENCE

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REQUIREMENTS

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ADDITIONAL INFO


HOW TO APPLY

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