Generate story ideas through research of social media, news wires, websites and contacts
Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television
Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
Keep current of local events and politics
Attend editorial meetings
Excel in a highly competitive, deadline-driven environment
Possess strong writing skills, including ability to master tease writing
Use sound editorial judgement and attention to detail to ensure standards
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends
Perform other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field, preferred
Strong writing and organizational skills required as is the ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure.
3 years’ experience line producing a newscast
Attention to detail is must.
Ability to collect and analyze data and information accuracy as well as follow through.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Proactive and solutions focused.
Professional appearance.
Additional Weekend Requirements:
Must be able to work Wednesday to Sunday
Live within reasonable distance and have dependable means of transportation due to early hours on Saturday and Sunday
Saturday hours are 5:30am~3:30pm
Sunday hours are 5:30am~2:30pm
Must be able to multi-task and have good time management skills
5 shows across 10 hours requires swift and smooth transitions between shows
We produce Sunday shows on Saturday so candidates should be able to manage their time to make sure they are working ahead at all times
Must have reasonable knowledge of the news cycle
We are covering the stories of the week, so you should not be seeing these stories for the first time when you start working on your segment
Candidates should also be keeping an eye out throughout the week for new angles/elements to keep stories fresh, even if they have completed their work on a segment
Compensation
$90,000-$110,000
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
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