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TV News Producer & Writer
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Position Number: 5728969
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Communications - Journalism

TV News Producer & Writer

Job Summary
The TV News Producer & Writer is a broadcast professional who assists with the oversight of content and production elements during WGCU broadcast programming. Works with broadcast team to write, produce, and edit content for newscasts.

WGCU is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. A member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU provides educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in south and Southwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites, WGCU delivers national and international programming, and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Assists with the production, direction, and oversight of video production for broadcast.
Assists Senior Producer in organizing the newscast, including scripts and broadcast outlines.
Plans program topics in conjunction with the host, editors, and other newsroom staff. Coordinates with internal and external sources to produce newscasts and to plans and create new broadcast content.
Researches, writes, and edits or works with an editor to create video packages. Assists with the editing and production of final programs for air and on-line.
Serves as line producer during show production and collaborates with show TV director.
Works with broadcast team to select program content, prepare for interviews, and research new topics.
Assists with studio set-ups, including sets, lighting, sound, and recording.
Identifies content for distribution to other media platforms and creates multi-platform treatments from stories whenever appropriate.

Other Duties:

Participates in on-air fundraising campaigns.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Two years of professional, full-time experience in television broadcasting.
Professional, full-time experience in public broadcasting.
Experience using After Effects, Live Type, Motion, and Photoshop.
Experience using studio and/or field cameras.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, verbal, and visual media.
Skill in current digital audio editing and general desktop software applications.
Skilled in the use of journalism principles and techniques.
Network quality news writing, reporting, digital recording, and production skills.
Skilled in researching topics for news and interview broadcasts utilizing various resources.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
Skill in current digital audio editing, video desktop editing, and general desktop software applications including those that create original data journalism stories.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and the general public.
Ability to collect, analyze, organize, and present information in a meaningful manner.
Ability to be comfortable using microphones, portable recording devices for audio, video, and radio studio production equipment.
Ability to direct live, multi-camera studio productions.

Pay Grade: 16

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