NEWS PRODUCER - WDBJ

FOX Carolina NewsRoanoke, VA
10d

About The Position

A producer is one of the most crucial positions at a television station. The position requires a strong leader, an excellent communicator, an organizer, and a passion for news.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of producing experience in broadcast news with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Clear, concise, and conversational writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate solid news judgment
  • Maintain strong journalistic ethics
  • Strong initiative and attention to details
  • Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts
  • Knowledge of newsroom software and of web posting software
  • Edit video and audio on industry-standard equipment
  • Build graphics and use them effectively in shows
  • Handle and adjust to last-minute changes
  • Make quick, accurate decisions and work well under pressure
  • Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines
  • Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
  • Intermediate level knowledge of social media
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome
  • Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts
  • Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
  • Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and other sources to find relevant material for newscasts
  • Work with news management to determine which stories to air during newscasts
  • Coordinate story assignments with news management
  • Collaborate with operations staff to build graphics
  • Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members
  • Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer
  • Work with directors and anchors on the presentation of stories
  • Write news stories
  • Monitor competition’s shows and website for missed leads
  • Assist producers in formatting other newscasts
  • Assist reporters on story development, story expectations, and accurately gathering information under pressure
  • Write creative headlines and teasers
  • Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings
  • Generate promotable story ideas daily
  • Post and update stories and videos to the station website and social media sites, engage viewers
  • Work with the web staff during breaking news and alert users on all platforms
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service