Producer - CW39 Houston

KIAH, a Nexstar Media Group station, has a temporary opening for a morning Producer to work in our Houston location during a maternity leave. KIAH is an equal opportunity employer.

Do you want attention, visibility, and an opportunity to have FUN while making an impact on local news?! If you do, then continue reading and apply for this opportunity! Htown Morning News is committed to being a hyperlocal newscast. We are a collaborative, team that wants your input, innovation and your voice to help us create successful content.

The Producer must have instinctive news judgment, excellent writing and communication skills, plus a strong understanding on how to push news content across several platforms. This position will be responsible for developing an overall style and identity for their assigned newscast with a keen focus on building the station’s brand.

Primary Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Write, manage and approve content for all CW39 platforms

• Execute newscasts with minimal errors and meet deadlines; oversee quality control of newscast while in the control room/booth

• Contribute to story development and innovation

• Respond to breaking news with a sense of urgency

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required

• 2+ years previous news producing experience

• Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and holidays

KIAH, a Nexstar Media Group station, has a temporary opening for a morning Producer to work in our Houston location during a maternity leave. KIAH is an equal opportunity employer.