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Part Time News Producer
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What they do
A Producer plans and coordinates elements needed to create a film, television show, theater production, musical production or radio show. Works with writers, composers and artistic directors to develop ideas and scripts; oversees rehearsals or production schedule and budget; recruits financing to support production and marketing costs; negotiates distribution agreements. May also work on television or radio advertisements.
$60,643 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deciding which stories are of most interest to our news viewers
- Work with news management and other producers to create the show's rundown and manage workflow for a team, that includes other producers, photographer/editors, and others
- Contribute to the overall editorial process in the newsroom
- Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts and balances news and feature content to create compelling newscasts
- Ability to see big picture and assist with the execution of strategic and brand initiatives
- Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
- Coordinates with other staff and control room staff to ensure newscasts are clean; producer is proactive about troubleshooting problems and responding to breaking news
- Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on the air
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency when covering breaking news
- Serves as a leader in the newsroom, helping to train less-experienced staff
- Ability to execute under tight deadlines
- Detail oriented
- Assign reporters and photographers, as needed
- Fill in for producers of other newscasts, as needed and in emergency situations
- Checks video formats to ensure video will play on air
- Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws
- Write informative and detailed web platform stories that include links and additional information viewers will find useful
- Remains calm in stressful situations
- Edits video using non-linear editing programs
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum two years' experience working in news
- Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
- Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar
- Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
- Proficient in non-linear editing
- Ability to multi-task, and work in demanding, high-pressure situations
- Must maintain a professional work appearance and conduct themselves as a professional
Other:
Note:
the station is not easily accessible by public transportation- Hours for the role are overnight, and will likely be 12:30 a.