News Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities
Producers are responsible for working as a team with writers, editors and directors to produce a cohesive show. Responsibilities include:

Job Duties
• Work with newscast directors, creative, promotion and news staff to coordinate production of the newscast
• Conceptualize stories with story producers, reporters, and talent
• Critique production, writing and editing of news stories
• Produce newscasts and other broadcast content in an automated production control environment
• Work with the production team to ensure smooth and seamless productions
• Work with News Managers and Producers to ensure the most complete local news coverage
• Work with digital team to incorporate social/mobile/digital content on all platforms
• Produce linear and digital newscasts
• Edit news content using non-linear editing equipment
• Manage the newscast story producers
• Ensure fairness, accuracy and balance in stories

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as broadcast Producer
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• At least 1 year prior news editing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP style writing and guidelines
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications
• Excellent news judgment
• Experience as a Producer in a major market for television, web based news service, or mid-sized market EP
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and write intros and leads to video online content
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Solid leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0n8z6-18-222-111-24-42 in your application.