WBTW News 13, is looking for a hungry, creative, dedicated journalist for this Producer position, who is willing to learn from a team that can help mentor and guide you, giving you a skill set that can take you to the next level. The Producer will write & produce news stories for daily newscasts and produce newscasts. The producer will also serve as a control room leader during severe weather and breaking news coverage. News 13 is the Myrtle Beach/Florence CBS Affiliate Station, with #1 rated newscasts in every timeslot and owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We also produce newscasts for the Fox affiliate in MB. We produce more live newscasts than any station in the market. News 13 is located Myrtle Beach, SC., known for its warm weather, friendly people, and over 60 miles of beautiful beaches on the Grand Strand. Being one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S., we have amenities you won’t find anywhere else—1,900 restaurants, over 80 golf courses, tourist and entertainment sites, water recreation and dozens of local and state parks.

We are looking for someone who:

-Produces opens and graphics elements for a highly produced newscast;

-Works aggressively to increase traffic on web and social platforms;

-Copy edits news stories by reporters and writers;

-Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

-Contributes recommendations on daily story coverage and special assignments.

-Must be available to work at station promotion events

-Open to constructive guidance for growth, and strong communication skills;

-Serves as a leader within the newsroom, offering advice & assistance to other employees.

-Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites;

-Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills. Degree in journalism or equivalent experience preferred. Must be willing to work flexible hours.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Fluency in English

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

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

• Flexibility to work any shift

  WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• The people - Reach out to current and past employees. They’ll probably tell you this is one of the best places they’ve ever worked. We have a team environment with respect for life outside work.

• The location – We’re a few minutes from the beach and, because we’re a tourist destination, we have amenities you won’t typically find in a smaller market, including great restaurants and things to do.

• The product – We set ourselves apart from the competition by investing in enterprise reporting for our digital platforms.

• The investment in you – You'll receive regularly scheduled feedback from the News Director. You also receive instant feedback as your stories are reviewed.

• If you can do most, if not all of these things, you should throw your hat in the ring!!

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.