News Producer

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field required
Must have experience as a broadcast producer (three to five years minimum preferred)
Strong writing and communications skills are required
Thorough understanding of all journalistic standards and broadcast production techniques
Ability to operate various broadcast production equipment and other communication equipment
Ability to write news copy clearly, in broadcast style, for on-air, online, and other digital platforms
Ability to assemble news material in a logical and organized fashion
Ability to adapt to a fast paced quickly changing environment
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors

Select stories and assemble them in a rundown
Create graphics, write and copy edit stories
Coordinate with reporters on reporter presentations
Take the show into the control room and time it to include commercial breaks
Gather, write, and edit news material and assemble show rundowns
Generate story ideas and write and/or produce packages for air
Work closely with News Managers, Assignment Desk, news reporters and other newsroom employees on story conception and development and execution of story
Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and discussing show content
Produce or oversee special projects, productions, or live coverage of station-sponsored events

No preferred qualifications provided.