News Writer (Part-Time) - WSB TV
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Cox Media Group
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
The News Writer will write clear and concise stories, ensuring the value is conveyed effectively. They will coordinate with producers and integrate digital and social media references into their scripts.
Job Description
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
- 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 pre-production 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 fill-in produce as needed
- Available to have a flexible schedule, that allows to fill-in, as needed, with advance notice
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 www.coxmediagroup.com
Req #: 2024 #LI-Onsite
Driven by the energy and passion of our people, Cox Media Group (CMG) is creating innovative ways to deliver news and information, tell compelling stories and hold the powerful accountable. In short, we exist to inform, entertain and elevate our audiences and communities. When combined with our integrated market strategy and cross-platform advertising solutions, this positions us well to build the future of media. As an award-winning team of broadcasters, journalists, digital media experts, publishers and account executives, we reach more than 50-million Americans weekly in more than 20 markets. And, with a full suite of local, regional and national advertising solutions, we offer unmatched reach for businesses, and unrivaled opportunity for our employees. So, connect with us today, and let’s build the future of media.
Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded
2009
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
