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Producer, Associate
Tribune Company
San Diego, CA, United States
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Major Purpose: Daily production of a quality news product; accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the viewing audience, and ability to generate ratings.
Responsibilities:
• Write and support line producers for assigned newscast. Fill-in produce.
• Manage the live on-air decisions, including newscast timing in the control room.
• Evaluate local, state and national/international stories using websites, social media, FOX/CNN & Tribune News services.
• Determine placement of stories in the newscast
• Plan future segments, topics, guests and story ideas.
• Post stories to the web.
• Maintain social media presence.
• Additional duties as necessary.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Must have solid news judgment
• Must be a consistent and solid writer
• Must be a creative, flexible and able to act decisively
• Work well in a strong team environment
• Strong organizational skills
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• 1-2 years experience in a working newsroom as either a writer or production assistant.
Company Info:
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.