About this role
Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy, excellence in production techniques, writing, story treatment, relevance to the viewing audience, and ability to generate ratings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Produce and booth assigned newscast and shape overall coverage • Write news stories, teases and headlines • Collaborate with team of anchors, reporters, writers and editors to ensure production of accurate, updated and engaging news content • Attend editorial meetings and pitch/vet story ideas • Stay informed on current affairs • Assist reporters and managers with logistics and proofreading scripts • Plan future segments and book day turn newsmakers as content dictates • Assist with designing and creating graphics for stories • Contribute to CTV content, news specials and the website • Maintain strong, professional social media presence and use it to find and promote content • Additional duties as necessary
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired. • Minimum 3 years relevant line producing experience in working newsroom.
REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:
• Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines • Must have solid news judgment • Must be a consistent and solid story and tease writer • Must show initiative and have ability to act decisively and independently • Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback • Must be a leader in a strong team environment • Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented • Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources • Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed • May produce additional cut-ins, special reports or breaking news as needed • Compensation – Starting at $29/hr commensurate with experience and skill level • #LI-Onsite
You actively handled newsroom coordination, external partnerships, staffing/recruiting responses, and content logistics