4pm News Producer

Job Description

9NEWS (KUSA) in Denver is home to employees who demonstrate an urgent, passionate and unmatched commitment to lead and revolutionize information delivery across all platforms. We are looking for a News Producer to lead our 4 p.m. newscast, someone who brings passion, creativity and a dynamic energy to a show with personality.

We’re looking for someone who likes to take risks and produce newscasts that are interesting, engaging, and enlightening. You’ll lead a fun and creative team with stories that run the gamut – news, sports, and entertainment. The producer will help pick reporter stories for their show. They’ll find interesting guests on a variety of topics including politics, health, wellbeing, and sports. It’s an exciting opportunity to work with two anchors who are passionate for and engaged with the newscast. You’ll have a plethora of resources including reporter stories, writing help, and long-form features.

The ideal producer is a problem-solver who loves journalism. They work well with a team but are also independent and self-motivated. They can balance storytelling with hard news and have a passion to make their community the best it can be.

Editorial Mission Statement

9NEWS produces accurate, relevant news content across platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. 9NEWS is a brave space for journalists to pursue their purpose, find and tell truths, listen and amplify Colorado's diverse voices, and filter out disinformation to create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy.

The core values of 9NEWS are bravery, integrity, passion, curiosity, and inclusivity.

Pay Range: $26-$32/hour

Responsibilities:

• Line produce a daily, hour-long newscast Monday through Friday
• React to breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing
• Showcase big stories of the day in a creative and engaging way
• Demonstrate strong news judgement and understand the basics of journalism
• Have a voice in the content and direction for 9News at 4
• Be a leader in the newsroom

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• College degree in journalism, communications or something similar
• 2+ years full-time newscast producing experience
• 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.

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