News Producer
Essential Job Functions:
20%-Content creation – coordinates story development w/reporter and desk.
20%-Show production – creates production elements, show/story flow.
20%-Writing – writes minipaks, intros, VOs and co/sots.
20%-Booth producing – coordinates live elements with crew and news team.
20%-Story review/production – oversees script review, reporter storytelling and direction
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
Minimum four years of experience producing news for a television or cable station
Experience with Avid, Internet production tools, and MS office strongly preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate with reporters, photographers, assignment editors and production staff to create an aggressive, fast-paced newscast.
Must be a self-starter with ability to follow through on projects until completion.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Newscast producing, show writing, i-news experience preferred
In depth understanding of the news business.