News12 - Producer - Freelance

Content Producer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: News12

Location: United States

Contract: Contractor, Full-time, Contractor

Job Description

AUSA News is looking for a creative, driven, and experienced Producer to assist in the broadcast of live daily news programming. The successful candidate will have experience working in live news with expertise in writing scripts and working within show rundowns. Knowledge of general news, business news, technology innovations, and cultural news is necessary. The candidate must also be able to conduct guest research, pre-interview guests, and put together smart and informative segments for air. Additionally, you will be expected to work in a high-pressure environment and produce under tight deadlines. This position is temporary with the possibility of going permanent.

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 a similar rundown program
• Working knowledge of production and post-production techniques
• Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work as a self-starter and independent worker
• Adaptable, flexible, and a team player who can mix easily with a small, collaborative team

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 all editorial meetings for individual shows and larger editorial meetings
• Write scripts for live programming and conduct pre-interviews for guest segments
• Build show graphics and elements in rundown software
• Be ready to break in and assist with the latest news or developing stories
• Possess a strong collaborative spirit and understand the vision needed for a newscast
• Be creative in producing and delivering content to viewers
• Conduct pre-show checks to ensure segments are error-free before going live
• Work on special projects or series as needed
• Coordinate with multiple departments to meet deadlines and expectations

Other Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified individuals of all backgrounds. The personal information collected from applicants is for employment purposes and complies with applicable laws. Applicants will never be asked for money during the hiring process. The starting pay rate for this position ranges from $47,040.00 to $77,280.00 per year, based on skills and experience.