News Producer

This is a Freelance Job

DESCRIPTION:
Producer News Freelance
Pittsburgh, PA

Primary Responsibilities:
• Produce newscasts as assigned; write for other assigned newscasts

Required Skills:
• Ability to multi-task and manage a show under pressure in and out of the control room, provide leadership and communicate with all the newscast staff.
• A history of managing deadlines
• Excellent broadcast writing skills, including teases
• Ability to understand news stories, how they impact viewers and how to best communicate that in words and visuals
• Able to use and lead multiple resources to produce a compelling show including:
• video
• sound
• graphics
• multiple studio standup locations
• multiple live reporters

We’re looking for a creative producer, not just a show stacker! A teammate with great people skills who can take direction from managers and execute the station’s mission for a newscast.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• College Degree preferred
• At least two years’ experience producing a TV newscast required
• Familiarity with non-linear editing and playback systems preferred
• Familiarity with social media and how to use it to generate and promote stories a plus
• Experience managing reporters using all forms of live transmission (i.e. LiveU, Dejero, Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Facebook, ENG and KU, etc.)
• Must be able to work all shifts