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Producer
Tribune Company
Houston, TX, United States
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Overview
KIAH, a Tribune Broadcasting station, has an opening for a morning Producer to work in our Houston location.
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.
Responsibilities
• Write, manage and approve content for air
• Execute newscasts with minimal errors and meet deadlines; oversee quality control of newscast while in the booth
• Contribute to story development and innovation
• Respond to breaking news with a sense of urgency
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• 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
• Must be willing to submit to a background check
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United StatesEqual Employment Opportunity
Company Info
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder.