Crime News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Crime Stories is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Producer to join our production team in New York. This role must have an excellent understanding of the talent's vision and have deep knowledge of crime news and the most well known crime stories. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

As a Producer, you will be involved in all aspects of daily show production. The job will also includes gathering elements, editing sound for the show and doing full show edits as well as creating open animations and specials in addition to delivering the show on multiple platforms. This position requires excellent communication and team unifying skills, strong editorial and legal judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Production & Editorial Support
• Support the host and editorial team in all aspects of daily show production
• Work closely with the entire production team to execute the editorial vision of the program
• Gather all elements, pictures, video and sound for the show.
• Monitor breaking news and developing crime stories relevant to the show

Editing
• Proficiency with video editing software Premiere Pro
• Skilled in post production management
• Skilled in creating promo and social media material
• Creating open animations and title sequences
• Produce and edit best of show episodes from existing show materials
• Solid background in media management and organizing video files
• A strong eye for detail and creativity, the ability to be flexible and work under pressure with tight daily deadlines
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members
• Have excellent working knowledge of crime news content
• Sequence segments into a creative and logical narrative.
• Add graphics, special effects, and visual elements to match the hosts conversation

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 7+ years of professional experience in journalism, media production, or a related field
• Experience in working closely with talent
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under tight deadlines and live-production pressure
• High level of comfort with editing, technology, and production systems
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of media rights, clearances, licensing and defamation law

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Prior experience in news, talk, or crime-focused programming
• Experience working in a studio or live production environment
• Familiarity with legal reporting, court systems, or investigative journalism
• Social media content creation or digital publishing experience

Location & Schedule
• Must be available for early mornings, live to tape broadcasts, and schedule flexibility based on production needs

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