News Producer

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production of newscasts by compiling and writing stories, logging video, etc. within specific time constraints to meet news deadlines.
• Manage the Control Room during assigned newscasts, working closely with Directors and Production teams to ensure live programs are executed flawlessly.
• Provide direction and talent instruction to crews in the field and in studio.
• Collaborate about changes with Executive Producer prior to air and during newscasts.
• Supervise and oversee Writers assigned to the shift, assign writing ideas to APs, edit AP scripts, and provide feedback.
• Assign voiceovers and VO-SOTs to Reporters and Anchors.
• Collaborate with on-air staff to assist with story development and story support.
• Work with field crews, via telephone, to manage stories, provide graphics support, video, and logistical support.
• Log, edit, and transcribe soundbites, write VOs, teases and opens, create basic graphics and coordinate closely with video editors.
• Work closely with Assignment Desk staff to coordinate live shots and Reporter and Photographer assignments.
• Maintain open communication with News Director, the news management team, and all station personnel to efficiently, respectfully, and professionally complete news assignments.
• Collaborate with web/social media team to coordinate coverage for online and on-air stories.
• Quickly add appropriate information to newscasts in the event of breaking news.
• Produce unscheduled breaking news or other items as events warrant.
• Attend and participate in department meetings. Provide suggestions for news related stories and participate in post-production critiques.
• Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
• Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
• Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Required Skills And Abilities

• This is a full-time position on a regular shift, but the news is a 24/7 world and that could occasionally include other shifts as breaking news or other circumstances warrant.

Education And Experience

• One (1) year of experience in a medium to major television market.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV or related discipline preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Affordable periods required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

Pay

$80,000.00-84,000.00 annually.