Producer - Sierra Broadcasting Company (Reno)
Supervise reporters, photographers, videotape editors, and interns; Understand and implement the news philosophy of the news director; Field produce and edit news stories for reporters and newscast anchors; Make news judgments on coverage and presentation of the day’s news events; Make contacts and gather information about news issues/events in northern Nevada and the west; Review and edit scripts written by other staff members; Work with reporters, assignment editors, and photographers to make sure KRNV completely, accurately, and fairly covers news events; Establish a good working relationship with the newscast director and the production crew to ensure a well-paced, clean newscast; Assist in long range planning for the news department; Write interesting news stories from wire copy, field reports, and telephone interviews; and Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution.
Minimum two year’s experience as a television news producer, associate producer, or writer;
Familiarity with ENG and SNG; Ability to meet daily deadlines and work cooperatively with other staff members;
Experience editing news copy and videotape; Booth producing skills a must; Newsroom computer experience preferred (INEWS for Windows); Good phone etiquette; and Pass pre-employment drug test.
Email resume to: alee@krnv.com
