News 12 - Freelance Producer

Story Producer is needed in New York, NY, United States.

Client: News 12

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Full Time

Job Description:

AUSA News is seeking a creative, driven, and experienced Producer to assist in the broadcast of live daily news programming. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in live news production, with expertise in writing scripts and working within show rundowns. They should have knowledge of general news, business news, technology innovations, and cultural news. The candidate should also be able to conduct guest research, pre-interview guests, and put together informative segments for air. This role requires the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and produce under tight deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, independent worker, and also adaptable and flexible as a team player. The role is temporary but could potentially become permanent. Candidates are expected to be in the office during their shift each day.

Responsibilities:

• Organize strong, compelling, audience-driven segments
• Write teases, segment intros, news readers, and guest segments
• Recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
• Develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
• Attend editorial meetings
• Write scripts for live programming and conduct pre-interviews for guest segments
• Build show graphics and elements in rundown software
• Stay updated with the latest news or developing stories
• Possess a collaborative spirit and understand the vision and creativity necessary for a newscast
• Be creative in producing and delivering content to viewers
• Conduct pre-show checks for segments to ensure accuracy
• Work on special projects or series as needed
• Coordinate with multiple departments to meet deliverable deadlines and expectations

Requirements:

• Experience in live production
• 3+ years of live broadcast and control room experience
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Strong grammar, copy editing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with ENPS or similar rundown program
• Working knowledge of production and post-production techniques
• Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media
• Organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

Other Information:

Altice USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and promoting qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis. Personal information of applicants may be collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, background screening, and compliance with federal, state, and local law. This position is based in New York State and complies with state laws regarding salary information. Starting pay range for this position is $47,040.00 - $77,280.00 per year, with potential for future job opportunities. Applicants are advised to be cautious of any requests for money during the job application or hiring process. For more information, please refer to the Fraud FAQ.