Segment Producer, Dan Abrams Live

Job Description

The Dan Abrams Live Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable broadcast. They work well with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer and Host to solve problems and form the editorial direction of the show. This position is based in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists in writing and production of broadcast segments

Contributes to the editorial process and makes solid decisions in breaking news situations

Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.

Fill in as line producer as needed

Executes strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices

Writes, produces and edits material that appeals to target audiences

Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources

Requirements & Skills:

3-5 years experience in national or major-market news

BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.

Strong writing 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 overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays

Perform other tasks as assigned by news management.

Salary Range - $70,000 - $150,000 Annualized

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9n59z-18-216-239-46-42 in your application.