Line Producer - The Sunday Briefing

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Line Producer to join the new weekend program The Sunday Briefing, airing Sundays at 11am ET. The Line Producer will be at the forefront of the creative process for a show tackling all facets of the White House beat. You will work hand in hand with the top White House Correspondents in the industry, pitching compelling story ideas, securing top-tier guests, and collaborating with the rest of the show team.

Your role demands exceptional communication skills, adept control room management, impeccable editorial judgment, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, ever-evolving news landscape. The ideal candidate has a deep interest in how the news is covered and is well-read on the day's national headlines.

You will work a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate daily story development to the executive producer
• Responsible for story placement, teases, graphics, writing, timing, and all other editorial and production elements
• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters and guests in the field, and the director to ensure the program runs as smoothly as possible
• Take part in editorial planning
• Help book guest segments/studios
• Work with video editors putting together compelling preproduced packages

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in a live television environment
• 2+ years of professional experience in a live control room lining a show
• Natural ability to write effectively and creatively
• Thorough knowledge of domestic politics and business news
• Strong writing and copyediting skills are a must
• Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom
• Must be able to work and stack an everyday rundown and switch gears and roll with breaking news