TV Producer – Investigations

Produce high quality video and digital video investigative content from the work done by our investigative and enterprise teams in the newsroom, leveraging state-of-the-art studio facility, award-winning video department and Newsday staff journalists.

Essential Duties & Functions

work in conjunction with Newsday investigative and enterprise reporters and produce investigative and/or enterprise television stories or series that can run on all newsday platforms including mobile, desktop, social, ott apps, etc.
be involved in all investigation and enterprise reporting or any content of depth that is exclusive to newsday from conception to production. this person would be a member of the newsday investigative team and spend majority of time producing video.
Help oversee deployment of investigative/enterprise video resources
Manage full range of studio and remote productions, including interviews, live events, documentaries, multi-part series, all related to Newsday unique investigative and enterprise content.
Produce and write original scripts for tv and digital video platforms.
Coordinate effectively with other editorial, interactive, social and marketing operations.

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

A bachelor’s degree required. A Degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience is preferred, but not required.
1-2 years of experience as a line and/or field producer in commercial TV news production facility.
ability to produce in both 16x9 and 9x16 formats.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Writing ability - strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
familiarity with data, foia, etc. a plus
Solid news sense and knowledge of TV journalism,
on air and reporting skills
Familiarity with major newsroom systems.
Good leadership skills.
Ability to work creatively and smoothly across departments in large news organization.
Well informed on major issues.
Ability to work a flexible and varied schedule to include weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed to support business needs.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience.

Physical Requirements

Employees are generally required to work in the office and/or out in the field 5 days per week