Job description
Producer
Client Overview:
Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic news producer to work along an enthusiastic news team and contribute to all news content platforms and projects.
Producer Overview:
The News Producer will be responsible for news of the day, special coverage, in-depth stories, breaking news, and other news-related content.
Producer Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the overall production of the newscast.
· Must ensure accuracy, integrity, ethical values and balance of news content.
· Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy.
· Incorporate digital media strategy into newscasts.
· Work closely with fellow producers, executive producer and news director on story planning and coordination.
· Work directly with reporters and anchors to collaborate on story details.
· Contribute story ideas; participate in daily coverage decisions, editorial meetings, special coverage and breaking newsStack the rundown and line produce the on-air broadcast from the control room.
· Produce news stories and specials as assigned.
· Write and contribute content for newscasts and digital platforms.
Producer Qualifications:
· B.A. in Journalism or related field.
· Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish.
· Solid English speaking and writing skills.
· Minimum 3 years of News Producer experience.
· Strong line-producing skills is a must.
· Thorough knowledge of content production.
· Excellent news judgment, creative ideas and writing skills a must. • Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to perform under intense deadline pressure.
· Willing to work on weekends, mornings and/or evenings.
· Must be willing to work in Chicago.
· Positive demeanor and approach is key.
· Take an active role in selecting the stories of the day - come up with story ideas and create producer driven content to enhance coverage of the big story and other stories that appear in the newscast.
· Proactive approach to solving problems.
· Bring creativity into every aspect of the newscast by maximizing the many resources, technology, tools and equipment available.
· Video editing skills.
· Professional and good work ethic.