SUMMARY: Write clear, factual and unbiased news stories in the style assigned by the News Director and Executive Producers by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Research and write factual, balanced news stories, re-write wire copy and write news scripts from information supplied by reporters and other news sources, in an active, conversational style for broadcast television.
• Coordinate and edit news videotape, to make the best use of video and sound. This includes desktop computer editing.
• Work shift will likely involve early mornings and weekends.
• Write news stories that communicate the interest and urgency of the news to viewers.
• Ability and desire to produce newscasts on a fill-in basis are essential for this job.

Employees accomplish their duties using safe work practices and equipment, while being responsible for reporting all injuries, observed unsafe conditions or practices to their leader. Coach fellow employees on safe work practices as appropriate and contribute to the overall success of the company’s safety program.

Teamwork and the ability to get along with others is an essential function of the job. Angry, rude, disrespectful, insubordinate and uncooperative behavior can result in discipline, including termination.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Journalism or Communications preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Newscast producing experience is a big plus, particularly if it includes using a newscast automation systems such as Grass Valley Ignite.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism. Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: AFTRA union membership required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

KTVU, Channel 2 is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Send resumes to KTVU-TV, Attn: Janice Gin, 2 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607. Resumes may also be e-mailed to human.resources@ktvu.com.

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