Summary
NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the network's weekend morning show. The NewsNation Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news.
Category
Live Event / On Location Services
Producers
Researcher
Writers
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 30, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
NewsNation is looking for a Segment Producer to join the network's weekend morning show. The NewsNation Segment Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. The Segment Producer works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. The position is based at the network's studios in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
- Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
- Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy
- Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts.
- Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
- Other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer
Requirements & Skills:
- Five or more years’ experience in national or major-market news
- BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.
- Strong writing skills required.
- Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
- Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
- Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
- Exhibit strong news judgment
- Handle stress, including short deadlines
- Work at a computer for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
- Perform other tasks as assigned by news management
Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening