News Producer

Fox Television Stations•Orlando, FL

1d•$60,000 - $66,950

About The Position

WOFL Fox 35 is looking for strong, creative, take-charge producer who has a vision for the newscast and knows how to turn a plan into remarkable television. Candidates must be aggressive, decisive and creative. We are looking for someone with stellar news judgement who owns big stories and wins breaking news coverage. The successful candidate must think big and communicate effectively with everyone on the team. The candidate must also be assertive yet calm under pressure.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a TV news department producing newscasts.
Strong creative writing skills and editorial judgment
Positive Attitude
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Commitment to Excellence
Initiative
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Integrity
Outstanding Communication Skills
Regularly stand; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and; talk or hear.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Working knowledge newsroom computer systems and digital platforms

Responsibilities

Select, research and write stories that are clear, concise, fair and accurate
Communicate and coordinate with executive producer, anchors, reporters and photographers to create memorable, creative television.
Assign stories to APs and follow up with them once stories are written
Monitor latest developments in stories and update all copy
Be a leader in the newsroom by actively participating in story selection
Know how to showcase special elements in the newscast and understand how to create an exciting viewer experience
Work independently with minimal oversight from management to produce assigned newscast.
Thrive in a fast-paced workplace and stay calm under pressure
Attend and participate in editorial meetings by bringing story ideas to the table on a daily basis
Produce graphics for news stories
Work with anchors to ensure the delivery of the copy is urgent, exciting and connects with viewers
Select the best video and soundbites for stories and write copy to match
Have a good understanding of time management to meet deadlines.
Have a commanding presence in the booth, effectively communicating changes to the director, anchors, reporters and audio operators.
Participate in newscast critiques
Write, edit and post stories on the station’s digital and social platforms
Write and produce effective teases, headlines and cold opens
Work with reporters, photographers and assignment editors to identify the best elements to tease
Adhere to all professional broadcast journalism standards concerning legal and ethical issues