News Producer

Responsibilities

• Prepare rundown; assign, write, review, and edit all news scripts;
• Control quality of copy, video and graphics to ensure a high-quality newscast;
• Create streaming content, breaking news and severe weather;
• Produce graphics as needed for shows;
• Perform computer-assisted reporting research and database analysis;
• Navigate open records laws, including FOIA;
• Maintain highest standards of integrity in preproduction and execution of daily newscast(s);
• Think creatively, maintain a fast pace, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including live remotes, social media channels and satellite sources while acting as line producer;
• Provide content for the station’s websites and social media channels;
• Able to make quick, smart decisions in conjunction with other members of a news team;
• Present a visually captivating and journalistically strong command of editorial standards, ethics and legal matters pertaining to broadcast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field and/or at least 2 years’ experience in a news market;
• Working knowledge of newsroom operation system (iNews, vizRT);
• Must be bilingual with the ability to write fluently in Spanish and English;
• Able to work in a team environment to produce newscasts, specials, and breaking news.