Senior News Producer, Wfts

WFTS

Tampa, FL, United States
Onsite
5+ years news production experience
Strong editorial and journalistic skills
Live broadcast oversight capability
WFTS, an ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Senior News Producer to lead and organize content for various platforms, focusing on local news. The position requires strong editorial and communication skills, along with the ability to train junior staff. The role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a rich cultural scene

Job Summary

  • The Senior News Producer will create, lead, and organize content across multiple platforms while providing training to producers and associate producers.
  • This role requires overseeing live broadcasts, making time-sensitive editorial decisions, and collaborating with reporters and anchors to determine storytelling direction.
  • Candidates must possess strong vision for advancing stories and a deep knowledge of local news events, trends, and happenings in the Tampa area.

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WFTS, an ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Senior News Producer to lead and organize content for various platforms, focusing on local news. The position requires strong editorial and communication skills, along with the ability to train junior staff. The role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a rich cultural scene.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years news production experience
  • Strong editorial and journalistic skills
  • Live broadcast oversight capability
  • Desktop editing proficiency
  • Training and coaching producers

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about creative storytelling
  • Knowledge of web analytics tools
  • Flexible work hours including weekends
  • Attention to tiny details in writing
  • Courageous and creative storyteller

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in related field
  • Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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