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News Writer/Producer
JBF Business Media, home of CBT Automotive Network and Atlanta Small Business Network is looking for a highly motivated writer and news producer to research, write and edit scripts and stories for various shows including anchor intros, teases, headlines and copy for CBT’s daily newscast, breaking news alerts, and special programming. The candidate will assist in identifying and coordinating stories for CBT and ASBN. The candidate will work closely with anchors, reporters and management to effectively execute daily programming.
Other duties and responsibilities:
- Produces and posts scalable digital content including editorial and video.
- Produces well-written and SEO-friendly copy for original video segments.
- General content management with new and existing freelancers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualified candidate must possess:
4-year degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications
2 or more years broadcast news-writing experience preferred
Excellent writing skills, language, accuracy and organization
Knowledge of writing for broadcast news video
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience publishing with WordPress and image editing programs
A creative eye for pairing visual, text and video images into compelling content
Excellent verbal and written communications
Team oriented work style
Ability to produce quality work quickly on a daily deadline
Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and assemble content
Attitude: Must be positive, eager, cooperative, and energetic
Must be self-motivated and effectively work independently and on a team
JBF Business Media