News Producer

Fox•Southfield, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fox TV Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S., including stations in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs). Our stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. The producer selects stories, assembles them in a rundown, creates graphics, writes and copy edits stories, and coordinates with reporters on their presentations. The producer is responsible for taking the show into the control room and timing it to include commercial breaks. This role requires a producer to be enterprising, self-motivated, and able to work independently to develop newscasts or assigned productions. A thorough understanding of all journalistic standards and broadcast production techniques is necessary to create visual and compelling on-air and online content. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of all journalistic standards and broadcast production techniques.
Strong writing and communications skills.
Ability to operate various broadcast production equipment and other communication equipment (intercom systems, microphones, newsroom computer system, video screening computers, cellular telephones, laptop computers or tablet devices, etc.).
Ability to write news copy clearly, in broadcast style, for on-air, online, and other digital platforms.
Ability to assemble news material in a logical and organized fashion.
Ability to present finished stories in a professional and engaging manner.
Ability to contribute ideas on a daily basis.
Ability to recognize what types of stories would make for interesting and compelling television.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
Ability to react in live situations to cover breaking news.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors.
Ability to develop contacts outside the building to aid in newsgathering.
Bachelors Degree in journalism or related field required.

Responsibilities

Select stories, assemble them in a rundown, create graphics, write and copy edit stories, and coordinate with reporters on reporter presentations.
Take the show into the control room and time it to include commercial breaks.
Develop newscasts or assigned productions independently.
Gather, write, and edit news material and assemble show rundowns.
Generate story ideas, write and/or produce packages for air.
Work closely with News Managers, Assignment Desk, news reporters, and other newsroom employees on story conception, development, and execution.
Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and discussing show content.
Produce or oversee special projects, productions, or live coverage of station-sponsored events.
Write news copy clearly, in broadcast style, for on-air, online, and other digital platforms.
Assemble news material in a logical and organized fashion and present finished stories in a professional and engaging manner.
Contribute ideas on a daily basis and recognize what types of stories would make for interesting and compelling television.
Adapt to a fast-paced, quickly changing environment and react in live situations to cover breaking news.
Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors and develop contacts outside the building to aid in newsgathering.