Newscast Writer - WFXT TV

Position Overview

Boston WFXT is looking for a Newscast Writer who writes clear, concise, and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed for our newscasts. Writers use process language in scripts with a focus on the latest information available.

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