Sr. News Producer

Job Description

The Senior Producer must be an experienced producer looking for a challenging opportunity to help lead the CBS4 morning team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, with strong news sense who can understand and incorporate brand initiatives. This is a great opportunity in a growing city, and a highly competitive news environment. This role will excel under tight deadlines and bright bold, creative ideas for developing newscasts.
• Overall responsibility for newscasts, including oversight on story selection, content, and production
• Work with team to create innovative news content; able to think differently and critically
• Collaborate with Editors, Producers and the assignment desk to select stories for coverage
• W rite, edit and produce as needed
• Provide regular feedback on newscast with staff, both as a team and individually
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience required
• 5 years previous news producing experience
• Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work nights, early mornings, wknd & holidays schedules