News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - WFSB

NEWS PRODUCER (PT/TEMP.) - WFSB

About WFSB:

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE doppler radar, breaking news, traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

The News Producer positions coordinates efforts of Anchors, Reporters, Editors, and other staff toward crafting a compelling newscast. Develops day-to-day on-air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience to the station's profitable newscasts. Produces newscasts: previews material before airing, writes, edits, and researches show elements, works with reporters on news production, coordinates breaking stories, selects graphics and pre-production elements, proofreads scripts, coordinates breaking news, and executes show in the control room.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Previews news material before airing. Writes, edits and researches show elements. Prepares interview segments. Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre-production elements. Proofreads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes shows in the control room. Edits video as necessary.
- Collaborates with executive producer, reporters, assignment desk and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings.
- Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off-times.
- Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts.
- Coordinates with creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts, and events.
- Assists the assignment desk and edits tape as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:
One to two years producing or production support experience for a television, cable, or college station.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience using Avid, internet production tools, and iNews a plus.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
- Must possess advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
- Must be results oriented.
- Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product. Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work in a creative, fast paced environment.
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
- % Travel Required (Approximate): 10 %

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

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