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.

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