Producer

The producer delivers and contributes accurate, visual, news content across all media platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them
  into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web.
• Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast
  or on-line publication.
• Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet
  business objectives.
• Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process
  and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.
• Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate
  completion of details.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences
  across all digital devices.
• Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target
  audiences.
• Research production topics using the internet, video
  archives, and other information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists,
  anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical
  skills.
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and
  understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination
  techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain
  via written, oral, and visual media.
• Ability to meet quality standards for service &
  evaluate customer satisfaction.
• Proficient in non-linear editing.

Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute 2+ years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment:  Utilize state-of-the-art television technology; MS Outlook, E-mail.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:  High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

NOTE:  This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Contact: Apply online at: https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll
Job Req #: 5779