If you’re looking to get your foot in the door at one of the most competitive television stations in Central Florida, this is where you need to be.
Our job opening could be your career opportunity. WKMG is looking for a Newscast Producer Trainee who loves breaking news, and is driven by the desire to create an interesting and engaging newscast by communicating with reporters and anchors and showcasing stories on our brand-new interactive set.
WKMG wins Edward R. Murrow, Emmy and AP awards. We’ve been a Finalist for the National Association of Broadcasters Service to America award twice.
We grow our Trainees into Producers and beyond. This is truly an opportunity to get your foot in the door in a top 20 market and learn from some of the best in the business.
Orlando news thrives on breaking news and often our breaking local story ends up as a national news headline. Come live, learn and work where news breaks
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Newscast Producer at Graham Media Group will be at the helm of evolving news content for our diverse audience. This creative role involves overseeing all major aspects of newscasts, including story development, writing, and coordination between field crews, fellow producers, content center staff, video editors, the digital team, and directors. This position aims to break out from the traditional newscast mold, focusing on crafting creative, memorable newscasts that resonate with our community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn how to produce creative daily newscasts in a fast-paced, graphics-intensive environment
- Submit story ideas in daily meetings
- Responsible for content, use of video and graphics and logistical coordination.
- Assist with the coordination of all production functions.
- Assist reporters in story development.
- Discretion, maturity and composure-especially under pressure.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Possess and maintain valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Maintain consistent communication with team members to ensure a seamless news delivery process
- Reports to Executive Producer.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- A college degree in journalism or broadcasting.
- Previous Internship within a Broadcasting/Media environment
- Strong writing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills to quickly ascertain the impact of a story.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, managing deadline pressures and frequent changes.
- Must be able to travel.
- *The Producer Trainee position is a 12-month duration with no guarantee of employment beyond the training commitment
Interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to: Allison McGinley, News Director at amcginley@wkmg.com
WKMG –TV
4466 N. JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY
ORLANDO, FL 32804
WKMG-TV - Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WKMG-TV/ GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
Note: Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.