Senior Field Producer
About The Position
The Field Producer brainstorms and pitches ideas, provides research and reporting and works closely with reporter(s)/anchor(s) to advance stories, break news, book guests and produce segments both in studio and in the field. This role involves producing original business news content primarily for broadcast and additionally for digital, audio and social. Production responsibilities may include research, conducting interviews, writing and editing, field producing and overseeing editing. The role also involves pitching story ideas, establishing and maintaining relationships with companies in the coverage universe, communicating coverage plans with crews, maintaining video/digital records, and communicating with news desk editors and executive producers regarding live hits. The producer will also work with editors to create video elements, book interviews, and plan digital and social coverage. Keeping up-to-date on the coverage universe and flagging upcoming events is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- At least 3 years booking, segment producing or field producing in live television environment
- Demonstrated writing ability
- Research skills
- Communication skills
- Editorial judgment
- Deep knowledge of major tech companies
- Able to read financial statements
- Bachelor’s Degree
Nice To Haves
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments, while working with multiple reporters and editors on the broadcast and digital teams
- Experience with multiple forms of social media
- Experience with basic field camera operation (DV, DSLR), Avid iNews and content management systems
- Willing to travel, often with short notice
- Experience working with tech companies
- Having covered major tech events
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in business news and current events
- Familiarity with the media sector
Responsibilities
- Brainstorm and pitch ideas
- Provide research and reporting
- Work closely with reporter(s)/anchor(s) to advance stories, break news, book guests and produce segments both in studio and in the field
- Produce original business news content, primarily for broadcast and additionally for digital, audio and social
- Conduct interviews
- Write and edit content
- Oversee editing
- Pitch story ideas and work on assigned stories
- Establish and maintain relationships with companies in the universe of coverage
- Communicate clearly with reporter and field production crews to determine best coverage plan and live remote locations
- Maintain all video/digital records
- Feed necessary and relevant video to bureau/headquarters
- Communicate to editors and/or desk producers how video should be cut/taken to air
- Communicate with CNBC News desk editors and executive producers on available live times
- Understand and own all live hit requests
- Disseminate hit times to reporter and team on the ground
- Work with reporter on day-of-air hits in the studio
- Locate all video needed whether it be in-house archival or acquired through shoots, satellite feeds, company hand-outs
- Work with editors to create video elements for reporter live hits and produce packages
- Create chyron elements in show rundowns
- Ensure all elements are done correctly
- Alert reporter to any time changes or timing issues
- Book taped and live interview segments
- Thoroughly research the guest/topic and conduct pre-interviews
- Take ownership of the segment from pitch to production
- Update CNBC guest tracker
- Book feeds
- Collect relevant video
- Summarize pre-interview for reporter or anchor
- Ensure correct spelling and pronunciation of guest names
- Adhere to CNBC's booking policies
- Plan and contribute to digital and social coverage
- Keep up to date on universe of coverage
- Flag upcoming events in designated sectors to CNBC editorial planning team
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Variety of other discounts and perks
- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
- Daily group classes
- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
