Part Time Producer/News Reporter
8 days ago
Springfield
Job Description About Zimmer Communications Zimmer Communications is a locally owned company with deep community roots. We began in radio and have expanded into a full-service marketing partner offering digital strategy, social media, video production, and content marketing solutions. We are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering marketing that truly works. Key Responsibilities: • Produce local news, sports, and talk programming for KWTO and KBFL., • Produce live and recorded sporting events broadcast across Zimmer stations., • Stay informed on current news and sports developments and provide on-air analysis as needed., • Assist with booking guests for shows and coordinating interviews., • Create and manage social media content for each show, including developing graphics, writing posts for Facebook, X, and other station platforms, and producing podcast versions of key show segments., • Write and produce news content for on-air broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media; anchor newscasts as assigned by the News Director., • Anchor severe weather coverage and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for storm coverage., • Support music stations through voice tracking or filling in for on-air shifts as needed., • Actively participate in staff meetings, consultant coaching sessions, and other company meetings as required. Qualifications: • Highly motivated, creative, and self-directed professional., • Strong ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with excellent multitasking and organizational skills., • Professional demeanor with outstanding verbal and written communication skills., • Proven ability to collaborate across departments to support station and company objectives. Job Requirements: • Minimum of one year of radio experience in an on-air or production role preferred., • Experience creating and managing social media content across multiple platforms., • High school diploma or equivalent required.