Field Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities
The NBC News Washington Bureau is looking for a highly motivated Field Producer with a passion for news on all platforms (broadcast, digital, and mobile). In this position you will work directly with the assignment desk, producers, senior producers, and correspondents to
produce, write and pitch news content for broadcast and the web. Heavy emphasis on
work in the field.

Responsibilities
• Assist with full scope of news gathering and production for all NBC News

platforms
• Digital journalism including shooting video, stills, and editing
• Write and produce segments, broadcast and online stories and produce live shots
• Gather visual elements and assist with editing for segment production
• Coordinate multiple crews and correspondents with the Assignment Desk in

breaking news situations
• Produce and pitch story ideas and content to all platforms
• Work in the field with crews, producers and correspondents covering

planned events.

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must have at least four years editorial production

experience at a network, cable or digital outlet.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have developed digital journalism skills for laptop

editing, shooting, Latakoo, live-u.
• Must be social media savvy & proficient in finding,

attracting, licensing, and tracking user generated content
• Must be willing to work in the field, at the White House,

the Capitol and various Government Agencies.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under

tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled

shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be willing to travel with little notice for breaking

news and other assignments
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong news judgment & work ethic
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news

and current events
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of newsroom systems &

satellite operations is
• Interest in politics, political news and government

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