Graymedia - Gainesville, FL

posted 4 months ago

Part-time - Mid Level
Gainesville, FL
101-250 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • Edit video on a deadline, working with the Producer towards a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers' interests
  • Produce content for WCJB.com, and promote our coverage on our social media feeds, funneling audience to our site and our broadcast
  • Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts that incorporate video, nat sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling
  • Coordinate live shots
  • Develop and oversee the production of graphics
  • Line-produce and time the newscast in the control room
  • Work under pressure and deadlines
  • Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
  • Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
  • 1-2 years of experience producing newscasts or news content online
  • Must keep up on local, state, national and international events
  • Organized; able to work with many personality types
  • Must work individually as well as part of a team; requires work with many personalities
  • Ability to exercise discretion, best judgment, and possess solid journalistic/ethical skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year
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