KTEN-TV, the NBC (10.1), ABC (10.3) andCW (10.2) affiliates serving the Sherman / Ada / Ardmore region (market 158), has an opportunity for a full-time Reporter / Producer.
All employees are expected to conform to the following :
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
- Interact professionally with other employees, viewers, customers and community members
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporter / Producer– a unique position within the KTEN Newsroom, must be able to report on the day’s events and additionally be able to produce a newscast, as assigned and determined by News management. This is a dual role to Report and / or Produce a newscast on any given day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and produce stories for air, web, and social media platforms as assigned by Producer or News management for newscasts, specials, and special projectsReport live from the field or studio as assigned by Producer or News managementLook for points of differentiation in storytelling, including walking & talking in stand-ups and live shotsWork independently with excellent editorial judgmentResponsible for completion of daily assignments from news managementProduce content for all newscasts, and publish toKTEN.com and all social media platforms dailyResponsible for story ideas in daily editorial meetingsResponsible to be on-call as assigned and in the event of breaking newsWork with news management in preparing a newscast. Must be creative in building a newscast utilizing all resources of the KTEN newsroomWork directly with reporters in the field and the assignment deskHave excellent communication skills and interact with production staff and news managementPromote, support and champion the KTEN brandQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
At least one (1) year of television news experiencePleasant and engaging in appearance and demeanorCollege degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field is preferredFamiliarity and proficiency with all KTEN social and digital platformsProficiency with iNews and / or ENPSMust have a valid driver’s licensePREFERRED SKILLS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk upstairs and sometimes long distances, ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds, ability to sit for a long period of time, ability to handle often stressful situations under deadline, good manual and overall physical dexterity.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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