News Producer
Core
Produce compelling newscasts, write headlines and teases, research stories, and collaborate with directors and anchors on presentation.
Role type
News Producer
Builds
Daily newscasts, graphics, and digital content for local news stations
Domain
Broadcast journalism / Local news
Required skills
News judgment, research skills, video/audio editing, graphics building, social media engagement, clear writing, meeting tight deadlines
Preferred skills
Leadership and mentoring, working independently, handling last-minute changes, quick decision-making
Technologies
Newsroom software, web posting software, industry standard video/audio equipment
Responsibilities
Create compelling newscasts, write creative headlines and teases, search wire services and social media for stories, collaborate on graphics, post and update stories on website and social media, communicate with web staff during breaking news, write news stories, assist in formatting newscasts
Seniority
Mid-level (4+ years experience)