Midwest Field Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Field Producer (Midwest)

Field Producer (Midwest), MS NOW Newsgathering

Job Description

The MS NOW Field Producer (Midwest Region) must be a creative and resourceful storyteller with a proven track record of producing compelling breaking and enterprise news coverage. This role requires working closely with reporters and production teams to pitch, develop, and produce impactful stories across all broadcast and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on distinctive visual storytelling. Candidates will be expected to travel on short notice-primarily within the Midwest-for extended periods and work a variety of shifts.

Location: Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities:
• Pitch, develop, and execute compelling enterprise and day-of news stories for television and digital platforms
• Produce live segments from the field, studio, or remote locations, managing all aspects from concept through delivery
• Write and vet scripts, oversee reporter packages, and contribute companion digital stories
• Conduct in-person and remote interviews; research, approve, and create graphics and other postproduction elements
• Coordinate on-site coverage of breaking news and live events, managing logistics, editorial direction, and crew operations Secure locations, clearances, and interviews while maintaining ethical standards and journalistic integrity
• Edit video content from field footage, agency feeds, and affiliates for use across platforms
• Provide real-time updates to newsroom teams and troubleshoot technical issues as needed
• Operate flexibly, including supporting the Assignment Desk when required
• Thrive under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth execution in the field and alignment with network standards

Qualifications
• Minimum five years' experience in a major television news organization
• Experience producing live segments, both in the field and in the studio or from remote network locations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and the ability to be persistent yet diplomatic Strong knowledge of newsgathering, including multiple transmission formats and social media
• Continuously develop and maintain sources that result in original reporting and sourcing
• Must have flexibility and ability to work long and varied schedules and travel-primarily within the Midwest region
• Proficient in shooting reporters in the field using a range of camera technologies, including DSLR, and mobile newsgathering tools such as smartphones and LiveU or Dejero units
• Must have a valid driver's license

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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