Managing Producer International News

About the role

Work closely with Newsmax foreign correspondents to coordinate international news coverage, assignments, and reporting needs. Serve as a primary liaison between foreign correspondents and television show production teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track breaking and developing international news stories and provide timely updates to the News Director and editorial teams.
• Brief producers, editors, and newsroom leadership on significant foreign news developments and potential coverage opportunities.
• Identify and develop international stories that may warrant coverage across Newsmax programming.
• Coordinate correspondent live shots, taped segments, interviews, and other contributions to Newsmax programming.
• Work with show producers and production teams to coordinate editorial information, video, correspondent contributions, and other elements needed for international news segments.
• Coordinate with Newsmax international affiliates and partners regarding news coverage, content, resources, and developing stories.
• Track major international events, including elections, geopolitical developments, conflicts, diplomatic events, summits, and breaking news.
• Assist with organizing coverage of major international news events, including correspondent assignments, scheduling, production requirements, and logistics.
• Support the development and production of international news segments by providing research, background information, story updates, and other editorial resources.
• Maintain regular communication with correspondents and international partners across multiple locations and time zones.
• Maintain awareness of correspondent locations, availability, assignments, and coverage capabilities.
• Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to ensure international coverage aligns with daily programming and editorial priorities.
• Respond quickly to changing stories and production needs during breaking-news situations.
• Assist with special programming and extended coverage of significant international news events.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in television news, news production, international news, assignment desk operations, or a related broadcast environment.
• Television production experience with a strong understanding of newsroom and broadcast production workflows.
• Experience working with producers, correspondents, assignment desks, and production teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience coordinating live shots, taped segments, interviews, correspondent coverage, or other television news production elements preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international current events, geopolitics, and major global news developments.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify relevant and compelling international news stories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple developing stories, assignments, and production needs simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate with correspondents and partners in multiple locations and time zones.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to breaking news and changing editorial priorities.
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule and available to support breaking news and major international events outside of regular business hours when necessary.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary – $120k – $145k depending on skills and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.