Managing Producer International News
About The Position
The Managing Producer International News coordinates Newsmax’s international news coverage and serves as a primary liaison between foreign correspondents and television show production teams. The role monitors breaking and developing global stories, briefs newsroom leaders and production teams, identifies potential coverage, and coordinates correspondent contributions and editorial elements for programming. The position supports coverage of major international events by coordinating assignments, schedules, production requirements, and logistics. It also provides research and background information for segments, maintains communication with correspondents and international partners across locations and time zones, and adapts to changing editorial and production needs, including during breaking news. The role may also assist with special programming and extended coverage of significant events.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in television news, news production, international news, assignment desk operations, or a related broadcast environment.
- Television production experience and a strong understanding of newsroom and broadcast production workflows.
- Experience working with producers, correspondents, assignment desks, and production teams in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong knowledge of international current events, geopolitics, and major global news developments.
- Strong editorial judgment and 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.
- Flexibility regarding work schedule and availability to support breaking news and major international events outside regular business hours when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
- Experience coordinating live shots, taped segments, interviews, correspondent coverage, or other television news production elements preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate international news coverage, assignments, and reporting needs with foreign correspondents.
- Serve as a primary liaison between foreign correspondents and television show production teams.
- Monitor breaking and developing international stories and provide timely updates to the News Director and editorial teams.
- Brief producers, editors, and newsroom leadership on significant foreign news developments and coverage opportunities.
- Identify international stories for potential coverage across Newsmax programming.
- Coordinate correspondent live shots, taped segments, interviews, and other contributions to programming.
- Coordinate editorial information, video, correspondent contributions, and other elements for international news segments with show producers and production teams.
- Coordinate with international affiliates and partners regarding coverage, content, resources, and developing stories.
- Track major international events, including elections, geopolitical developments, conflicts, diplomatic events, summits, and breaking news.
- Help organize coverage of major international events, including correspondent assignments, scheduling, production requirements, and logistics.
- Support international news segments with research, background information, story updates, and other editorial resources.
- Maintain regular communication with correspondents and international partners across locations and time zones.
- Maintain awareness of correspondent locations, availability, assignments, and coverage capabilities.
- Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership to align international coverage 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
