Graymedia - Gainesville, FL
posted 3 months ago
WCJB seeks a dynamic Web Producer/Video Editor to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts and online content. This position will also work closely with the Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and news staff on the newscast and web/social media content. In this position, you will edit video, work within the newscasts as a writer and writer/associate producer, and also develop content for all our digital platforms. The role requires a creative individual who can produce engaging content that resonates with our audience and enhances our news coverage. The Web Producer/Video Editor will edit video on a deadline, collaborating with the Producer to create a creative and informative newscast that emphasizes viewer interests. Responsibilities include producing content for WCJB.com and promoting our coverage on social media feeds, effectively funneling the audience to our site and broadcast. The candidate will coordinate the writing and editing of scripts that incorporate video, natural sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling, as well as coordinate live shots and oversee the production of graphics. Additionally, the role involves line-producing and timing the newscast in the control room, working under pressure and adapting to breaking news and developing stories. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with anchors, field crews, and control room staff.