F/T News Web Producer - KTNV-TV 13 Jul 15, 2010
 
Job Details
News Web Producer
KTNV-TV
Las Vegas, NV

Shift:
Full-time; exempt

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

Skills:
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the Internet as well as a passion for news, especially breaking news and writing e-alerts. Must have strong editorial judgment. Must write clear and easy to understand copy and headlines for the website. Also implements and reinforces news branding and content priorities; able to understand, differentiate and translate our TV brand to the website; must be highly organized, able to multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, able to maintain balance between projects; able to communicate effectively in person and by telephone; strong work ethic and standards; strong time management skills; very detail oriented; creative ability is highly valued.

Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience maintaining website content or producing television newscasts required; proficiency with Photoshop is preferred; proficiency with audio/video for web is preferred; experience with website content management systems is preferred; experience and/or knowledge of TV is preferred; internet savvy, technology facile. Producers of local newscasts with strong internet and technology abilities are encouraged to apply.

Duties:
Serve as the news web point-person for our website and other social media, such as our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Produce, write and technically coordinate getting news content online. Transcribe news story copy from broadcast copy form to web copy form. Define and suggest necessary techniques to innovate digital news deliver (web). Add text, images, audio and video content to websites (mirror the on-air experience); edit video for website. Check websites for accuracy, spelling and grammar, consistency, quality control. Work closely with staff on web content; web, Facebook, Twitter responsibilities. Find new ways for us to connect with our audience online. Troubleshoot issues with hosting, streaming, content management systems, and our staff’s use of web systems. Administer, support and train staff on web related systems and processes. Must be able to understand and execute nuances in audience targeting. Also assist Assignment Editor and be able to fill-in as desk editor. Help write for newscasts when needed, and be able to fill-in produce on various newscasts. Must be flexible with schedule. Other duties as directed by manager.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Karin Movesian, News Director
KTNV News 13
3355 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
kmovesian@journalbroadcastgroup.com


Journal Broadcast Group is an equal opportunity employer.