Job Details
NewsNation Desk/Field Producer
NewsNation Desk/Field Producer
Summary
NewsNation is looking for a Desk/Field Producer to join NewsNation’s newsgathering team. The desk/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.
Category
Live Event / On Location Services
Producers
Researcher
Location
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 12, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
NewsNation is looking for a Desk/Field Producer to join NewsNation’s newsgathering team. The desk/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 hybrid 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. The role alternates between in-house in our Washington, DC newsroom and field producing.
Requirements & Skills:
Requirements & Skills:
- Be able to conduct accurate, timely, and well-sourced research
- Be able to come up with timely, and unique story and guest ideas
- Be able to coordinate interviews and shoots for the field team
- Be able to gather elements from affiliates, agencies, social media, etc.
- Be able to help build out live hits, segments, and packages
- Be an effective conduit between the field team, the show team, and the assignment desk clearly communicating needs and expectations
- Be proactive about solving problems efficiently and effectively
- Field producing on location will be expected
- Works with the correspondent on enterprise and future stories as needed
- Ability to assist with booking travel
Qualifications:
- 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
- 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
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight
Attached Files
N/A