Director, HR - Technology
Fox News
Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities
NBC News LA Bureau is looking for an experienced producer with strong writing skills. This role will dual support TODAY and the LA Bureau. Schedule will be primarily dayside shift with a month-long overnight crash producing rotation every four months.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Strong producing, writing & storytelling; taking a story from beginning to end &/or catching breaking news, managing edit overnight & often requiring scripting
• Team player & self-starter, who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment & effectively prioritize assignments which can range from crashing to producing feature stories
• Close collaboration with LA Bureau managers, correspondents, senior producers, producers, assignment desk, social news gathering team, editors
• Pitch story ideas and content
• Full scope & understanding of news production, including field & edit with impeccable news judgment & integrity
• Working knowledge of technical aspects of broadcast & digital production
• Must be creative and able work under pressure
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• 5 years editorial production experience at a national news organization
• Social media savvy & proficient in finding & tracking user generated content
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Successful candidate will be required to join the NABET union if selected for the role. You do not need to already be a member to apply
Eligibility Requirements
• Able to submit reel/portfolio of broadcast & digital work
• Be willing & able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Be willing to travel & work overtime
• Be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics
• Bilingual with Spanish fluency strongly preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid & Live programming
• Demonstrates strong knowledge & interest in news & current events
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of newsroom systems & satellite operations is critical
• Calm demeanor with problem solving skills
• Inclusive
• Decisive
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g414nq-3-235-120-15-42 in your application.