J365 Producer

Morgan Murphy Media is looking for recent journalism school graduates for Producer openings in our newly developed J365 program. This is an intensive developmental program designed to provide the essential learning blocks for a successful career in journalism. Winning candidates will follow a monthly curriculum of training modules geared towards producer and individual career development. This is a first job experience, unlike found in other newsrooms. On top of top-notch training, participants will receive student loan payback bonuses, fast-tracked mobility within MMM, and the comfort and safety of working for a family company.

What You’ll Learn:

• Newscast showcasing
• Winning the first 50 seconds 
• Newsroom leadership
• Digital producing
• How to work the different dayparts, including AM, dayside, and nightside
• Understanding your audience
• Mentorship from across MMM
• Personal development such as goal setting, conflict resolution, and strengths assessment

Where You’ll Work:

You’ll be part of WKBT, a CBS affiliate station in La Crosse, WI, DMA #129. WKBT serves western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. In addition, to live television broadcasts, we do continuous news updates on our award-winning website, News8000.com, and our news and weather mobile apps. On top of all that, you’d live in a vibrant college community with a small-town feel, great local restaurants, and shopping, plenty of outdoor space to explore, and beautiful 4-season weather.

What You’ll Earn:

• A competitive annual salary including full benefits Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
• Student loan payback bonuses up to $15,750 over three (3) years.

We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, culture, and community. Joining this program will not only help you implement the skills learned in college and internship programs, but it will also prepare you for the future stages of your career now.

Disclaimer: As a condition of employment, Morgan Murphy Media requires that newly hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to any medical or religious accommodations. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.