Newscast Writer - Dedham, United States - Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group

Verified Company

Dedham, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Location:
MA-Boston

Job Title:
Newscast Writer - WFXT TV

Position Overview:

Boston WFXT is looking for a Newscast Writer who writes clear, concise, and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed for our newscasts.

Writers use process language in scripts with a focus on the latest information available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Write stories in all formats, conveying the value in the lead line or first ten seconds of the script.
Regularly showcase and execute process language.
Coordinate with producers on assigned scripts to execute the direction and vision of each story.
Maximize use of graphics and preproduction to make the newscast clear and easy to understand.
Consistently integrate references/pushes to our digital and social media platforms.
Work with production team to ensure that ideas can be executed with robotic cameras and control room automation system.
Use all resources possible to get the newest and best information into stories.
Contribute story ideas.
Attend editorial meetings if they fall within your regular shift and as time allows.
Learn to produce newscasts and fillin produce as needed.
Available to have a flexible schedule, that allows to fill in, as needed, with advance notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work in a television newsroom, newspaper, or digital publishing organization preferred
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from fouryear College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred

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