Producer, Weekend Today & Special Events

Job Description

Responsibilities:
As a Producer, you will work directly with management, correspondents and entire production team to produce breaking news and major broadcast events.
• Produce news and feature tape pieces on tight deadline
• Manage video and graphics elements in a control room during breaking news and major coverage events
• Manage assignments across busy and constantly changing and competing production schedules
• Pitch and develop original story ideas
• Interface with multiple departments

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Editorial depth of knowledge for both domestic and

international stories
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and

editorial judgment
• Control room experience
• Must have at least five years' editorial experience

working in production – broadcast network or cable

preferred
• Must have a Bachelor's degree.

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in NYC
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and

weekends, often with short notice
• Must be comfortable working long hours under pressure

and intense production deadlines and schedules

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong storytelling ability

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g391b9-3-138-179-119-42 in your application.