Producer, Meet The Press

Job Description

Responsibilities
''Meet the Press with Chuck Todd,'' the longest-running television show in history, seeks a producer with exceptional editorial and research skills, a demonstrated expertise in covering politics, strong writing skills, and experience as a cutting producer, creating provocative, compelling segments across ''Meet the Press'' platforms.

Job Duties
• Produce guest research and write questions for ''Meet the Press'' moderator
• Generate and pitch show ideas and program guests
• Work with editors and graphic artists to produce pieces, show open, edit elements and develop graphics
• Pitch and produce segments, book guests, write and edit pieces for weekly newsmagazine ''Meet the Press Reports''
. Produce and publish podcasts for broadcast and original audio series
• Translate polls, surveys and other data into engaging television
• Oversee crews for interviews and packages
• Write compelling scripts for segment intros and teases
• Produce content for show website and social media platforms
• Write and produce packages in the field or for broadcast
• Shoot and edit stories in the field
• Act as backfill manager in edit and as line producer in the control room
.
Oversee production and release of digital video elements
. Able to oversee digital staffing needs on video and social platforms
• Work closely with Executive Producer, Moderator and Senior Producer
• Effectively collaborate with show staff

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements :
• Minimum of five years of television/show production

experience for a network or cable news operation
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the

United States
• Must be available to work Saturdays & Sundays as part
of the regular weekly schedule and evenings and

holidays as required

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics :
• Exceptional editorial skills
• Excellent news judgment
• Extensive knowledge of and a demonstrated expertise in

covering politics and/or government
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Creative, independent thinking skills
• Experience as a cutting producer under deadline

pressure
• Live control room experience

. Experience with Photoshop a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d58721-3-14-246-254-42 in your application.