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Field Producer
Spectrum
Washington, DC, United States
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JOB SUMMARY
Shoots, edits, writes, produces content for Spectrum News Washington DC Bureau. Reports directly to the Executive Producer of the SPECTRUM News Washington DC Bureau. Produces content for all Spectrum News channels as well as our website and includes stories, video, and other elements.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
News Coverage
• Shoots, edits, conducts interviews, researches and writes stories for air
• Uses news judgment to decide what stories to cover
• Works closely with SPECTRUM News Washington DC Video Journalists
• Sets up live transmission
Editorial
• Conceives stories to add to our programming.
• Writes and edits stories, teases, scripts, etc.
• Keeps informed on current political issues important in the SPECTRUM News markets by reading political blogs, newspapers, wires, monitoring SPECTRUM News wheels and reviewing packages.
• Edits VOS, SOT and packages.
• Reviews content of stories and checks for errors of fact, technical errors, creative content, miscues, editorial mistakes and all elements needed to deliver quality programming.
• Create show rundowns
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrated experience in covering political news
• Excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work across multiple news environments.
• Strong computer skills and willingness to work different shifts.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing required.
• Operate various office machines including computer and office software.
• Thorough knowledge of operation and office policies and procedures.
• Must have ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; Masters preferred
Related Work Experience
• One year experience in an editorial newsroom position required. Experience in unit specialty preferred.
• Strong contacts with political offices and politicians strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the issues in the local markets of Spectrum News recommended
Working Conditions
• Normal office environment
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.