Senior Producer On Balance- DC

Job Description

NewsNation seeks a Senior Broadcast Producer to assist in production of the weekday primetime program On Balance. The senior broadcast producer will play a key role helping to devise the editorial and booking strategy and coordinate show production for the program, as well as travel to and manage complex field shoots when the show is on the road, etc.
Candidates should have strong editorial judgement, staff management experience, excel at logistics and planning, have field experience, and be comfortable managing a control room. The position is based at the network's studios in Washington, DC

Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists executive producer and anchor in setting show's editorial direction
Pitches story ideas and makes guest booking suggestions
Help build rundowns for regular programming as well as breaking news and special programming
Coordinates the team: line producers, associate producers, writers, editors and other staff
Writes scripts and produces own segments
Copy edits scripts and content
Manage editorial relationships and collaboration with other teams
Helps implement training and best practices for show team
Provides ongoing mentoring and support to members of the show team
Serve as on-site senior producer during field shoots or remote broadcasts
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by network management
May act as Executive Producer in his/her absence

Requirements & Skills:
Ten or more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)
Line producing and segment producing experience a plus
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must be detail-oriented
Must have strong organizational skills
Must have excellent writing and copy-editing skills
Must have considerable line producing experience
Must have field producing experience.
Segment producing and package producing experience are also helpful
Must be able to handle high pressure and high intensity situations with poise and maturity
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
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-128q7e-216-73-216-111-42 in your application.