Newscast Producer/Photojournalist

Newscast Producer/Photojournalist

WXXV-TV (NBC/FOX) on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast is searching for our next full-time Newscast Producer/Photojournalist! If you’re eager to break into the world of local news, want hands-on experience in multiple newsroom roles, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, this is your opportunity to get your foot in the door and grow.

No news experience? No problem. We will train the right person. If you have passion, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

WXXV-TV broadcasts seven hours of news every weekday and an hour and a half on Sunday nights—including South Mississippi’s only 9 PM newscast and the market’s only four-hour morning show. We serve a vibrant region just one hour from New Orleans, surrounded by beautiful beaches, world-class seafood, and a thriving coastal community.

What You’ll Do

As a Producer:

• Craft engaging rundowns filled with strong, relevant stories

• Find and build content for assigned newscasts

• Work closely with our assignment desk and fellow producers

• Contribute to a team that values local and regional storytelling

As a Photojournalist:

• Shoot video and interviews for day-to-day stories

• Assist reporters with major coverage and live shots

• Capture compelling visuals that help drive our storytelling

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has a passion for news and wants to grow in the industry

• Is open to coaching, feedback, and constant improvement

• Is excited to learn ENG cameras, AP ENPS, Edius, TVU units, and more

• Thrives under deadlines and stays organized in a busy newsroom

• Builds strong working relationships with colleagues and the community

• Looks beyond the obvious and seeks out fresh stories and content

Work Schedule Expectations

This role requires flexibility. Applicants must be willing and able to work:

• Mornings or nights

• Weekends

• Holidays

• Additional or alternate shifts when staff members take PTO

This flexibility is a major and essential requirement of the position.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required—We Will Train You!)

• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or a related field

• Experience with ENPS or non-linear editing

What We Offer

• Paid time off

• Available benefits

• A supportive newsroom that invests in developing your skills

A prerequisite DMV & criminal background check are a condition of employment.
Please email your resume to hr@wxxv25.com, fax to 228-314-9223 or mail to:

Human Resources
WXXV-TV
P.O. Box 2500
GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI 39505

Please specify how you learned of this opening.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Employment at WXXV shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person