Description:

JOB SUMMARY:  The producer delivers and contributes accurate, visual, news content across all media platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web.

·         Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast or on-line publication.

·         Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.

·         Manage news room, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.

·         Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.

·         Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.

·         Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.

·         Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·         Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.

·         Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.

·         Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.

·         Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs.

·         Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

·         Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.

·         Proficient in non-linear editing.

Education/Experience:  Bachelors Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute + 5 years experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment:  Utilize state-of-the-art television technology; MS Outlook, E-mail.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:  High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

NOTE:  This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.