Coordinating Producer, Newsource

Job Description

** Please note this is an on-site position based in our NYC office only **

Your New Role…

The Coordinating Producer develops, produces and manages daily editorial and custom content in support of Newsource Live, Newsource Distribution, and Newsource's Digital platforms. This position requires proven editorial, writing and logistics abilities to meet the primary obligation of producing and delivering promised content and live services to more than 1,000 CNN affiliates and clients worldwide. The Coordinating Producer will be proficient in identifying strong sound, graphics, and video for daily news packages, as well as feature stories and special reports, and will frequently pitch strong story ideas. The Coordinating Producer will travel for local, regional, and national breaking news coverage with little advanced notice. This role works directly with other editorial and technical members within Newsource, as well as our CNN production partners in New York and other CNN bureaus to ensure that Newsource affiliates are receiving the highest quality product possible.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Respond and dispatch quickly with a Newsource correspondent to breaking news stories in the field to support overall Newsource service goals
• Primary and critical on-air/off-air support for all aspects of Newsource correspondents and their workflows
• Collaborate with CNN production resource managers, Newsource technical directors, affiliate control rooms, and field crews to coordinate live shots
• Support the production of daily news packages on a range of topics
• Support local affiliates in the Northeast region to assist on major news events and newsgathering
• Pitch story ideas, set up remote shoots, and oversee production for Newsource original packages
• Serve as onsite representative for Newsource during major CNN special events

Qualifications & Experience…
• At least 5 years of experience as a broadcast and editorial producer
• Extensive experience writing news packages, producing live programs, and working with on-air talent
• Strong field production management experience

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