Senior Producer, Outnumbered

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and creative Senior Producer to join the Outnumbered team. As the Senior Producer, you have the opportunity to craft and help create a top-rated daily news program. We are looking for a natural leader, a proven go-getter, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As the Senior Producer, you should have excellent editorial judgment, can put together compelling segments and shows, and have breaking news experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show – day of and future
• Work closely with the news industry's top talents
• Set the editorial and production standards and provide direction in the newsroom
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee research packets and facts for day of air
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers, APs, and Production Assistants
• Collaborate and communicate with anchors and reporters to make sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 8 years of newsroom experience and producing / line producing a television newscast
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Purposeful and skilled management of a control room
• Detail-oriented and the ability to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics
• Exceptional editorial skills; the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth
• Experience with talent management

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r74mz8-3-137-218-230-42 in your application.