Atlanta’s Gannett owned NBC affiliate, WXIA-TV, and My Network TV, WATL-TV is searching for an experienced online producer. This position is responsible for the content, accuracy and organization of news stories on 11Alive.com, including the words, pictures and graphics. Editing, rewriting, advancing broadcast news stories for use on the Web as well as the ability to manage many types of entertainment, video and user-generated content required. The Web Producer will also manage various tasks by writing and editing original content multiple priorities under deadline. Follow up with TV news reporters, producers and supervisors, as well as with other Web producers. Must be able to troubleshoot, handle pressure well and perform other duties as required by the manager.

Ideally, this person should have a minimum of three to five years of experience in journalism, including producing newscasts in a medium size market. The candidate should have knowledge of the changing deadlines and workflow of newsrooms. Top candidates must have excellent news judgment, writing skills, and knowledge of AP style. This position requires someone with initiative and who requires little supervision. Knowledge of HTML and Photoshop are important.

WATL/WXIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status. We solicit your assistance on this opening and future possible openings. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply by e-mailing resumes to: jobs@11alive.com or fax to: (404) 881-0493 or mail to: WXIA-TV, 1611 West Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. No phone calls please.

Sandy Butler, PHR
Human Resources Manager
WATL-TV & WXIA-TV
sbutler@wxia.gannett.com
Phone: (404) 885-7620
Fax: (404) 881-0493