Senior Producer, America's Newsroom

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

''America's Newsroom'' is looking for a proven leader to help oversee fast-paced news coverage on one of the most dynamic and hardworking teams in the country. As the Senior Producer, you will help oversee the planning and execution of our highly rated daytime news program. You should have excellent editorial judgment, managerial skills and breaking news experience. An understanding of DC politics and interest in general news is required. You'll have an important voice in assigning reporters and booking compelling guest segments. You should be forward-thinking and know how to plan news events and react to breaking news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show - day of and future
• Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership in the newsroom
• Manage, mentor and collaborate with show staff, including bookers, line producers, writers, AP's, and PA's
• Look ahead and help to plan coverage
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Cooperate and communicate with anchors and producing team to make sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 6 years of newsroom experience and producing / line producing a television newscast
• Experience overseeing teams of writers, AP's, assignment editors and producers
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for current events and politics
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast rating growth
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Decisive and skilled management of a control room
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines

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