Phoenix Bureau Producer

NewsNation is looking for a Field Producer to join NewsNation’s newsgathering team. The field producer will work directly with correspondents and photojournalists to conduct research, pitch stories, arrange shoots and interviews, gather affiliate elements, or as needed write and produce segments, coordinate with show teams, graphics department, and editors. The role is ideal for someone who is editorially savvy, a skilled broadcast writer, creative storyteller, can ably handle logistics, and is able to collaborate and coordinate across teams. Assignments will also often include responding to and covering major breaking news elsewhere throughout the country, international travel is a possibility as well. The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona with frequent travel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with correspondent to determine news of day, pitch stories across platforms, conduct research, develop sources, arrange interviews and shoots

• Producer must also be able to scout locations and secure permission for shoots and or live shots

• Experience and comfort as a multimedia journalist to serve as a second camera on shoots or break off and gather additional elements

• Producer should be able to log video and interviews quickly and accurately

• Producer should be able to write and craft draft scripts

• Serves as the point-person and liaison with the newsroom so the reporter can focus on gathering, writing and storytelling

• Works with the reporter on enterprise and future stories

• Develops and maintains contacts and relations in bureau city

• Has the ability to assist with booking travel

• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• At least five years of news production experience

• Strong organizational, and people skills are a must

• Strong writing and scripting skills

• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all network personnel

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure

• Must be able to work varied shifts: nights, overnights or early mornings

• Ability to travel for work, often with no prior notice

• Must have a valid driver's license as driving will often be required

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000