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Morning Show Producer
Tribune Company
Dallas, TX, United States
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(PT) Morning Show Producer
Overview
KDAF-TV, the CW affiliate in Dallas, Texas is looking for a dynamic part-time Morning (News/Entertainment) Show producer to produce, write and gather information and graphics for a new, out-of-the-box Urban Radio Morning Show Program that will be broadcast live daily on KDAF-TV. This is not a typical producer position, the product will be unique, edgy, with a popular urban radio show transformed into a live morning television show that includes original content for TV only. Candidate must be a creative thinker, idea generator with ability to effectively translate a winning radio show to a winning TV morning show. The candidate is proficient in creating rundowns and able to effectively produce, roll and time segments in a live unscripted environment. They are equipped to produce far more than a boring daily newscast. This person has a winning, positive attitude and embraces the challenges yet fun that comes with a new concept like this one. Part-time to start with possibility of full-time in the near future.
Responsibilities:
• Produce daily (weekdays) 2-hour television show featuring a popular urban radio morning show.
• Collaborate with radio partner on story ideas in production of a daily unscripted show.
• Writes and posts new or repurposed content to company websites and assists in maintaining social media pages.
• Organized, detailed, smart, creative, and has an edgy sense of humor.
• Proficient on the demands and managing timing of a live unscripted show.
• Understand the audience and be knowledgeable on the young urban lifestyle and events.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• 2+ years minimum producer experience.
• Top notch showcasing skills and superb writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Broadcast television show producer experience is mandatory. If you also have Radio producer experience that is a plus.
• Someone who can exercise discretion, best judgement, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills.
• Ability to manage talent.
We need your resume and an interesting letter telling us about yourself. Please include links to shows, sites, pages or social media content. If you have not worked in broadcast television before, please do not apply.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must be willing to submit to background screening
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.