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News Producer

CBS Television Stations

Pittsburgh, PA 07-13-2020
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Position Purpose: Execute KDKA/WPCW's mission for a particular newscast.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Producing newscasts as assigned; Segment producing for CBSN, our live streaming service. Writing for other newscasts as assigned

Required Skills:
• Ability to multi-task and manage a show under pressure in and out of the control room, providing leadership and effectively communicating with all newscast team members
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent broadcast writing skills, including teases
• Ability to understand news stories, how they impact viewers and how to best communicate that in words and visuals
• Ability to use and manage multiple resources to produce a compelling show including: video, sound, graphics, multiple studio standup locations including "Storyteller" or similar technology, multiple live reporters via KU, ENG, IP transmission and helicopter
• We're looking for a creative producer, not just a show stacker; a team player with great people skills who can take direction from managers and execute the station's mission for a newscast

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• College Degree required
• At least two years' experience producing a commercial TV newscast required
• Familiarity with non-linear editing and playback systems preferred
• Familiarity with social media and how to use it to generate and promote stories a plus
• Experience managing reporters using emerging forms of live transmission (i.e. LiveU, Dejero, Skype, Facetime, etc.) in addition to traditional ENG and KU modes a plus
• Must be able to work all shifts

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy6emg-3-17-154-171-42 in your application.