News Writer – Part-Time
Cox Media Group
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Write clear, concise and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects
- 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
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
story writingscript writingnewscast productionprocess language executiongraphic integrationcontrol room automationrobotic camera operation
Soft skills
clear communicationconcisenesscreativitycollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in JournalismBachelor's degree in Communications