Newscast Producer

Job Description

Freelance Producer- NBC Boston

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts
• Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team
• Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room
• Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas
• Produce news stories and specials as assigned
• Oversee and write the news briefs and daily promos when needed
• Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air
• Copy-edit reporter scripts as well as all newscast copy
• Must work a flexible schedule when needed to cover other shifts and breaking news
• Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms
• Ensure accuracy of and update information for the on-air news ticker/crawl at the bottom of the screen

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- College degree Required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of television news line producing experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of technical skills in news production including creating show rundowns
- Must be proficient in desktop editing

Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Must be willing to work at the station in Needham, MA.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
- Experience line producing breaking news
- Excellent tease-writing skills
- High degree of flexibility in scheduling and assignments
- Driven interest in current events & local issues

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5k287-3-144-226-199-42 in your application.