Producer

ROLE: Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the viewing audience, and ability to generate ratings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stack and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage
Write news stories, teases and headlines
Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content
Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas
Stay informed on current affairs
Assist reporters with logistics and proofreading scripts
Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers and content dictates
Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content
Additional duties as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
Minimum 2 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:

Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines
Must have solid news judgment
Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer
Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively
Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback
Must be a leader in a strong team environment
Must have strong organizational skills and be detail orientated
Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts as needed
May produce additional cut-ins, special reports or breaking news as needed

COMPENSATION: $27.00/hr. commensurate with experience and skill level.