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Writer
Tribune Company
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of the News Writer is to write and gather information for highly produced newscasts, to assist with Assignment desk duties and to periodically roll TelePrompTer for daily newscasts.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Writes news stories for daily newscasts, produce opens and graphic elements for a highly produced newscast.
2. Submits story ideas daily
3. Must be available to work station promotion events
4. Contributes recommendations on daily story coverage & special assignments
5. Above average demonstrable writing and communications skills
6. Ability to work under extreme pressure & deadlines
7. Must keep up with local, state, national & international events. Watch local TV news when possible.
8. Must work individually, as well as part of a team
9. Manage Assignment Desk overnight. Must be able to hear scanners, answer phones and direct crews to news events
10. Keep printer area supplied with paper & printers loaded with paper
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
1. A proven journalistic talent for news writing.
2. Ability to type quickly, operate police scanner, handle news telephones and other such equipment.
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.
Apply by going to the link listed below and then filter the job search by location (US-OK-Oklahoma City). This will allow you to view all current postings for KFOR jobs. http://www.tribunemedia.com/careers/
Must be willing to submit to a background check. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Tribune Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.