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Meredith
Rocky Hill, CT, United States
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Producer
WFSB is owned and operated by Meredith Corporation. Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com) has been committed to service journalism for 115 years. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms — including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and video — to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners.
Meredith's Local Media Group includes 17 owned or operated television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 — including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portland — and 13 in Top 50 markets. Meredith's stations produce 700 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and operate leading local digital destinations.
We are looking for a News Producer to join our team.
The New Producer creates, coordinates, and executes all newscasts. This position provides editorial and production direction to field crews regarding content, coordination and newscast execution. In addition, the news producer:
• Coordinates efforts of Anchors, Reporters, Editors and other staff toward crafting a compelling newscast.
• Develops day-to-day on-air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience to the station’s profitable newscast.
• Produces newscasts: previews material before airing, writes, edits and researches show elements, works with reporters on new production, coordinates breaking stories, selects graphics and pre-production elements, proofreads scripts, coordinates breaking news and executes show in the control room.
Essential Job Functions:
50% - Previews material before airing. Writes, edits and researches show elements. Prepares interview segments. Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre-production elements. Proof reads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes show in the control room. Edits video as necessary.
10% - Collaborates with executive producer, reports, assignment desk and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings.
10% - Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off-times
10% - Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts.
10% - Coordinates with creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts and events
10% - Assists the assignment desk and edits tape as necessary.
Job Requirements:
Education – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience
Experience – One to two years producing or production support experience for a television or cable station.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Experience using Avid, internet production tools, MS Office and Wide Orbit strongly preferred
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team
• Must possess advanced understanding of newscast presentation
• Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with ability to provide an interesting and substantive product
• Must be results oriented
• Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long range segments from first contact to on-air product
• Must possess strong written and verbal commination skills
• Ability to work in a creative, fast paced environment
• Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
• Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
Travel Required: Approximately 5%
Meredith Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer