Offered by WFSB
Connecticut’s #1 TV station is looking for a News Producer with a vision, a passion, and a plan. You’ll spend your day crafting a newscast and collaborating with a newsroom team that’s more like a family — to make the on-air magic happen. Each day is a chance to flex your creativity muscles, show off your writing, and create a show from scratch. You’ll thrive under pressure and jump into action when there’s breaking news – yet stay calm, cool, and collected, steering the ship in the control room. If you’re a big thinker, with innovative ideas, and live for an adrenaline rush, this opportunity is for you!
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Produce daily newscast
– Conceptualize newscast rundown
– Collaborate with EP, field crews, and assignment desk to determine content of newscast
– Write scripts
– Research stories
– Pitch story ideas
– Participate in editorial meetings
– Preview material before air
– Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements
– Create compelling graphics
– Incorporate and coordinate breaking news
– Work to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts
– Execute the show from the control room
– Meet all show timing requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience: One to two years of producing or production support experience for a television, cable, or college station.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
– Experience using ENPS, internet production tools, and Edius is a plus.
– Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
– Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
– Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
– Must be results-oriented.
– Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air products. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
– Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
– Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
– Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
– Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
– 10 % Travel Required (Approximate)
