News Writer (part-time) - WSB TV

Location:

GA-Atlanta Job Title:

News Writer (Part-Time)

• WSB TV Position Overview WSB TV Atlanta is looking for a News Writer to join our team! The Writer will write clear, concise and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed. Writers use process language in scripts with a focus on the latest information available to avoid newscasts and stories feeling repetitive or old. Essential Duties and Responsibilities type="disc
• -Write stories in all formats, conveying the value in the lead line or first ten seconds of the script type="disc
• -Regularly showcase and execute process language type="disc
• -Coordinate with producers on assigned scripts to execute the direction and vision of each story type="disc
• -Maximize use of graphics and pre-production to make the newscast clear and easy to understand type="disc
• -Consistently integrate references/pushes to our digital and social media platforms type="disc
• -Work with production team to ensure that ideas can be executed with robotic cameras and control room automation system type="disc
• -Use all resources possible to get the newest and best information into stories type="disc
• -Contribute story ideas type="disc
• -Attend editorial meetings if they fall within your regular shift and as time allows type="disc
• -Learn to produce newscasts and fill-in produce as needed type="disc
• -Available to have a flexible schedule, that allows to fill-in, as needed, with advance notice Minimum Qualifications type="disc
• -Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects Preferred Qualifications type="disc
• -Previous work in a television newsroom, newspaper, or digital publishing organization preferred
• Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred About Cox Media Group CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit coxmediagroup Req #: 2024 #LI-Onsite