Collaborate with the Executive Producer to plan and produce daily newscasts in accordance with newsroom standards, determining story selection, format, length, and rundown order.
Write, edit, and update scripts as needed, including contingency planning for developing stories.
Ensure all newscast elements are complete and accurate prior to airtime, including scripts, graphics, video, timing, and rundowns; maintain accurate information in newsroom systems.
Communicate breaking news, live shots, and special situations promptly to appropriate staff.
Produce digital content by writing and posting stories for the website and social media platforms; shoot and edit video as needed.
Work collaboratively with reporters, anchors, photographers, assignment desk staff, and production teams to coordinate coverage and communicate updates throughout the shift.
Manage live newscast execution from the control room, clearly communicating real-time changes to production staff and on-air talent.
Respond effectively to breaking news and unexpected changes, ensuring stories are clear, accurate, engaging, and visually supported.
Complete post-newscast administrative tasks, including technical reports and archiving.
Participate in editorial and planning meetings, contributing daily story ideas and maintaining awareness of local, national, and global news.
Maintain a regular schedule and provide coverage in other newsroom roles as needed. This includes holidays and weekends.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rochester, MN
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Broadcast Journalismunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Content Developmentunmatched
Contingency Plansunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Graphicsunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Journalismunmatched
National Newsunmatched
News Reportingunmatched
Newsroomunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Realtime Communicationsunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Social Mediaunmatched
Video Editingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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