News Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities
The News Producer is responsible for creating TV newscasts. This position will report to the Executive Producer.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the creation of newscasts and other news programs as needed
• Work directly with EP, Assignment Editor, Anchors, VJ's and production crews
• Execute Live Shots and Satellite Remotes during live newscasts
• Select, assign, write and organize news stories
• Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy
• Will maintain an on-going breaking news story on the air
• Coordinate and plan future community and social story development
• Work with Video Journalists to improve story and presentation
• Editing skills to edit video clips
• Will write news scripts, promotional teasers, headlines and topicals
• Will serve as a back-up producer for other station newscasts or special programs
• Will work closely with EP on story/sweeps planning and coordination

Qualifications/Requirements
• BA or BS in Journalism or related field
• 2 to 4 years producing live television broadcasts
• Excellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a must
• Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Must have leadership qualities, be detail oriented, organized and able to handle intense deadline pressure

Eligibility Requirements
• Must be willing to work in San Antonio area and travel as needed for special assignments
• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be completely fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to develop a story in an in-depth presentation
• Connect the viewers & newscast with social media, surveys, opinions, calls, etc.
• News judgment with solid ethical decision process
• Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking
• Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
• Highly competitive nature
• Self-starting individual
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d28oy7-18-222-22-244-42 in your application.