TV News Producer & Writer

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assists with the production, direction, and oversight of video production for broadcast.
• Assists Senior Producer in organizing the newscast, including scripts and broadcast outlines.
• Plans program topics in conjunction with the host, editors, and other newsroom staff. Coordinates with internal and external sources to produce newscasts and to plans and create new broadcast content.
• Researches, writes, and edits or works with an editor to create video packages. Assists with the editing and production of final programs for air and on-line.
• Serves as line producer during show production and collaborates with show TV director.
• Assists with studio set-ups, including sets, lighting, sound, and recording.
• Works with broadcast team to select program content, prepare for interviews, and research new topics.
• Identifies content for distribution to other internal media platforms and creates multi-platform treatments of stories whenever appropriate.

Other Duties:

• Participates in on-air fundraising campaigns.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full time experience in television broadcasting.
• Experience with producing, scripting, and editing video news packages.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Two years professional, full time experience in television broadcasting.
• Professional, full-time experience in public broadcasting.
• Experience using After Effects, Live Type, Motion, and Photoshop.
• Experience using studio and/or field cameras.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of public broadcasting industry; awareness of news techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, verbal, and visual media.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of journalism principles and techniques.
• Network quality news writing, reporting, digital recording, and production skills.
• Skilled in researching topics for news and interview broadcasts utilizing various resources.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in current digital audio editing, video desktop editing, and general desktop software applications including those that create original data journalism stories.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to produce live, multi-camera studio productions.
• Ability to comfortably use microphones, portable recording devices for audio, video, and studio production equipment.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within the community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to diffuse and respond professionally to stressful situations and difficult people.

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