The News Producer creates daily newscasts by writing, ordering stories, editing videos, and managing content across all platforms while interacting with viewers.
The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content and times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.
- Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
- Writes and orders news stories
- Approves scripts
- Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
- Pitches, finds and writes stories for all platforms
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
Top Skills
Office Equipment
Social Media Platforms
Video Editing Software
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