What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Producer position at WRCB Local 3 News?
News Producer Job Description
Location: WRCB Local 3 News, Chattanooga
Company: Sarkes Tarzian
Position Summary
The News Producer is responsible for planning, writing, and executing compelling newscasts. This includes coordinating with reporters and assignment editors, selecting stories, editing scripts, overseeing graphics, and ensuring high-quality journalism. The right producer will be a show doctor with ideas and attention to detail that make good newscasts great. Can work well under pressure, ability to think a few steps ahead, flexibility, and clear and concise communication. The producer also contributes to the newsrooms overall newsgathering efforts and may assist with special projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and organize engaging newscasts, ensuring relevant and accurate storytelling.
- Write, edit, and oversee the production of scripts for anchors and reporters.
- Collaborate with reporters, photographers, and editors to enhance storytelling.
- Monitor wires, social media, and video feeds for breaking news and story updates.
- Select and coordinate graphics, visuals, and elements to enhance newscasts.
- Assist with the assignment desk, especially during nights and weekends.
- Contribute original story ideas and support special projects.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum one year as a producer in a competitive news environment; reporting or assignment desk experience is a plus.
- Skills: Strong editorial judgment, scriptwriting, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
- Technical: Experience with newsroom production software; ability to operate video editing equipment is a plus.
Additional Information
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Strong ability to handle multiple demands while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- The role requires leadership in coordinating newsroom efforts while collaborating across departments.
About Local 3 News
Local 3 News is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information.
Local 3 News is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece to a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as The Scenic City for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains. Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.
Local 3 News is the Tennessee Valleys proud weather leader, investing in the markets first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.
