News Producer

KRQE News 13 is looking for a News Producer who brings curiosity, creativity, and solid news judgment to the control room every day. You’ll help decide which stories lead, find the moments that make a newscast memorable, and work alongside an experienced newsroom team committed to covering New Mexico with urgency, accuracy, and purpose. This is an opportunity to do more than stack a show. Come help us create one!

Duties & Responsibilities :

Produces and executes newscasts for broadcast across all platforms

Writes, selects and orders news stories to create compelling, well-paced newscasts

Writes and approves scripts for accuracy, clarity, grammar and journalistic standards

Exercises strong editorial judgment in determining story placement, emphasis and coverage

Balances breaking news, daily news and feature content to create engaging broadcasts

Responds quickly to breaking news and adjusts rundowns and content as stories develop

Coordinates with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and newsroom leadership throughout the production process

Communicates clearly with the production team before and during live newscasts

Times newscasts and makes real-time adjustments to ensure programs end on time

Identifies opportunities for live coverage, reporter involvement, graphics, video and other production elements

Edits video and other content as needed

Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy and production quality

Writes and publishes stories for the station’s website and other digital platforms

Interacts with viewers and users through social media platforms

Contributes story ideas and participates in editorial discussions and newsroom planning

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

Journalism degree, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum two years’ experience in news operations

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Flexibility to work any shift

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