WFMY News 2, the Tegna-owned CBS affiliate in Greensboro, NC is looking for a creative Producer for our newscasts. This person will work collaboratively with the Assistant News Director, Executive Producer and other newscast producers to execute the editorial vision of the day. Our ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong journalistic judgment and an ability to think and write creatively. Our producers use social media and digital tools skillfully to create memorable newscasts. We need applicants passionate about the job and the community we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise editorial content & daily rundown changes
• Pitch story ideas for day of, next day and future
• Write in an exciting, captivating, conversational, and authentic manner
• Oversee all in-show graphics and show titles
• Adept using social media and digital tools to discover & research stories, using reliable sources
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories
• Preview accuracy of upcoming video & graphics
• Preview upcoming stories, packages and segments
• Time show effectively and communicate with anchors, reporters and other talent on time cues/roll cues

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related

• 1 to 2 years' experience producing/line producing for newscasts

• Exceptional news judgement and ability to visually tell stories

• Editorial experience in fast-paced newsroom environment

• Ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change

• Experience calmly handling live, breaking news situations, and changing events

• Proven experience producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content

• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Facebook and Instagram

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

•Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments

• Excellent broadcast communication skills

• Knowledge of ENPS preferred

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time sensitive deadlines

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.