Line Producer, Elizabeth Vargas Reports

Job Description

NewsNation is looking for a Line Producer to join the team for the evening news program Elizabeth Vargas Reports. The line producer plays a lead role in managing creation of the show's rundown and facilitates the production process from the daily pitch meeting to the execution of the live show in the control room collaborating with editorial and production staff throughout the day. Additionally, the producer will produce news packages, guest segments and interviews as needed. The position is based on-site at the network's offices in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:​
• Works with the Executive Producer and Senior Producer to create the show's rundown and manage workflow for a team which includes segment producers, writers, and associate producers
• Works with director and production crew on technical aspects of broadcast
• Facilitates creation of in-show graphics and story titles
• Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy in anchor's voice
• Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
• Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
• Work with talent on daily taped pieces
• Prepare or edit questions for guest segments
• Assists in coordination of special reports from conception to air
• Keep Executive Producer and Senior Broadcast Producer apprised of developments of stories
• Perform other tasks as assigned by news management

Requirements & Skills:
• Five to ten years of experience in national or major-market news
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong writing and editorial skills required.
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Exhibit strong news judgment
• Handle stress, including short deadlines
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during some holidays
Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z69em-216-73-216-123-42 in your application.