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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX 26 is looking for the ideal candidate a flair for the unique and an understanding of quality, engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms. An appreciation for compelling video elements and some basic editing skills will benefit broadcast and digital productions. If you know good video when you see it and you have a solid understanding of the value of word choice in writing teases, headlines, and copy, this position is the right one for you! The position of Creative Content Associate Producer will give you the opportunity to create and develop live stream shows and content from concept to execution.
As a hybrid position, the Creative Content Associate Producer will work to support the broadcasts with digital content as well as will also work with management to maintain a consistent content slate for the FOX 26 live stream and YouTube Page. Experience with YouTube Studio and the ability to spot trends in analytics are preferred. Experience with You Tube Studio is a plus. The perfect candidate must possess strong people skills, as you will be working collaboratively with other members of the news team. Gone are the days of broadcast and digital working apart; FOX 26 Houston values all its platforms and encourages journalists to embrace and choose the best platform for creative content.
The position of Creative Content Associate Producer will need to stay at the forefront of digital content creative trends and technology. You should have a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to problem-solve. Must be able to work under tight deadlines. Must possess strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters for mass media. Candidate must be willing to learn how to produce programmatic content for digital as well as broadcast including newscast.
A 4-year degree in journalism, media studies or related field is required. At least one year’s experience working in digital media or a smaller market is preferred. Proficiency with Photoshop and desktop video editing software is preferred, but not required. Knowledge of newsroom computer systems such as I-News, AWS and SLACK is a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to work any shift as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Fox Corporation
E! is television’s top destination for all things entertainment and celebrity. E! is currently available to 98 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. and the E! Everywhere initiative underscores the company’s dedication to making E! content available on all new media platforms anytime and anywhere from online to broadband video to wireless to VOD. Popular programming includes E! core franchises, “Daily Pop,” “Nightly Pop” as well as the network’s hit series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “Total Divas,” and “The Bradshaw Bunch” Additionally, the network’s “Live from E!” signature events keep fans connected to their favorite stars on Hollywood’s biggest nights.
Role Purpose:
The Director is responsible for all aspects of physical production in a deadline-oriented news-based environment. The position is focused on making sure our productions’ schedules, budgets, and workflows are aligned. The Director partners with both internal and external clients to develop production budgets/plans and then oversee the execution of the approved plans. The Director works with multiple creative personalities and will be expected to remain cool under daily deadline pressure, while managing several ongoing productions. The Director is also be responsible for guaranteeing day-to-day production operations are well-managed and on track. Position regularly reports into the VP of Production Management & Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Production Budgeting: Planning, coordination, and preparation of production budgets with Creative Executives, Talent/Casting, Business & Legal Affairs, Finance and HR. Budgets should meet creative/operational/resource expectations and financial objectives. Partner with producers to develop production plans in accordance with budget. Review & evaluate prepared and submitted budgets. Ensure weekly cost reports are generated and reviewed for accuracy before being sent to senior management. Partner with production accounting team to make sure invoices and payments are processed in a timely manner. Create, implement, and maintain consistent standards for tracking and reporting procedures and policies for all content deliverables.
- Production Management: Oversee production related activities on daily series to ensure productions are within budget parameters and consistent with creative expectations. Coordinate with Editorial, Business Affairs, Production Finance, Legal, HR and Creative Brand partners. Monitor production expenditures for accuracy, consistency and reasonableness. Stay up to date on various freelance crewing, vendors, and production technology. Perform overall production management role on all assigned projects, including assessment of production budget and schedule. Develop and manage internal timelines and workflows to guarantee timely delivery of shows.
- Risk Management, Safety & Compliance: Partner with Environmental Health & Safety to stay current on Covid safety & compliance protocols and make sure these are communicated to production teams. Oversee Covid coordinator supporting Covid testing and scheduling. Ensure production policies and procedures (HR, Legal, Finance, EHS related) are being adhered to and continually update internal production manuals. Have a familiarity with union/guild agreements and rules applicable to our productions and communicate issues to production teams. Liaise closely with Production and Legal on risk management and all practical aspects of production
- Production Administration: Ensure Agreements are signed; Payroll is set-up & completed with various payroll services. Make sure permits & insurance documents are processed and secured when needed for field productions. Review & approve weekly timecards for talent and others. Oversee Production Coordinators and confirm they are supported and able to complete assignments & requests.
- Communication: Maintain consistent and professional communication across all clients and departments including Executive Producers, Talent, Marketing/Branded, Finance and Human Resources .
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge and a strong interest in studio-based productions
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be detail oriented.
- Must be proactive and a go getter, can work as a team member and autonomously at the same time
- Must have at least 10 yrs. experience within a studio/network/production environment
- Experience as a Line Producer & Production Manager required
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Willingness to work in Los Angeles, CA
- Must be willing to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
- Strong knowledge of field & studio based productions in a non-scripted environment, while a News organization experience in News is not a final requirement
- Strong communication skills and a natural predisposition to working with multiple partners and personality types
- Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, juggle multiple tasks and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Must know how to communicate effectively and positively with production team members and other departments at NBCUniversal
- Ability to be unflappable and thrives in a fast passed, quick turnaround environment
- Love of Pop Culture not required but does help in being connected within our company culture and approach to what will be discussed in our daily productions
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About Us
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.
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Responsibilities
Qualifications/Requirements
- A Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience writing in a broadcast or cable news environment.
- Spanish language proficiency (reading and writing).
- Able to work a Flexible Schedule and shifts.
- Must be willing to work at the station in Houston, Texas #4 Spanish DMA.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Desired Characteristics
- A Producer who recognizes what viewers want to see on multiple platforms.
- Has a great understating of all social platforms.
- Ability to direct the news crew in a “producer-driven” environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
- A producer who is creative, who can showcase content in new & inventive ways.
- A strong sense of urgency for breaking news.
- Great communicator on copy and with MMJ’s.
- Familiarity with local leaders a plus.
- Up to date on and interested in current news events.
- Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
- Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Team player who is flexible.
- Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
- High degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills
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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.
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Department: Creative
Reports To: Editor/Producer
SUMMARY:
iNDEMAND is looking for a creative, talented, and technically proficient Associate Editor/Producer. Ideal candidates will be experienced Adobe Premiere editors with strong writing skills and a passion for getting things right. Because movies and sports are the core of our business, an interest in those areas is a definite plus. We love to talk about movies and sports, and we hope that you will too!
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Editing promos, trailers, social assets, and long form promotional content.
· Updating graphics and navigating complex toolkits within Adobe After Effects.
· Writing scripts for a wide array of promotional material.
· Producing and managing creative projects from inception to completion.
· Assisting on-set for bi-weekly TV shoots.
REQUIREMENTS:
· BA or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, entertainment, or a related field.
· Professional video editing experience, preferably in the broadcast and/or entertainment industry.
· Knowledge of file types, delivery specifications, video color correction standards, et cetera.
· A strong reel of innovative work.
SKILLS:
· Conceptual thinking – creativity is paramount.
· Initiative and motivation – candidate must be a self-starter who’s comfortable working independently and unafraid to take control of a project.
· Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously and to prioritize accordingly.
· Expertise in Adobe Premiere.
· Experience with After Effects.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Detail-oriented, able to manage time/workload, and multitask.
· Extremely organized and able to meet tight deadlines.
iN DEMAND L.L.C.
Creative Content Producer
Purple Communications is one of the nation’s most extensive communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. As a leading provider of onsite interpreting services, video relay and video remote interpreting, the Company delivers a wide array of options designed to meet the unique communication needs of its customers.
Purple Communications’ vision is to provide high-quality services with innovative products that break down communication barriers for its customers. We strive to change the game because we believe communication access is a right worthy of utmost respect and because every conversation matters.
We are experiencing tremendous growth and are looking to add strong expertise to our world-class teams!
Creative Content Producer Job Responsibilities:
- Produce content in various formats using demos, screenshots, on-screen video recordings, and on-camera delivery
- Creative and strategic planning of video and digital content around the social calendar
- Idea generation and pitching in creative brainstorms and collaborate with other members of the Creative Team
- Ability to aid the entire lifecycle from planning, development, storyboarding, recording, editing, and deployment
- Production: Developing scripts, conceptualizing storyboards, planning shoots with key players
- Filming: Shooting engaging content for both retail and enterprise campaigns
- Editing: Video editing for different projects to meet deadlines and meet our communication goals
- Coordinate with team members for final video delivery, including arranging voiceovers and captioning
- Collaborate with external content partners by providing quality video assets to meet our sponsorship goals
Other Qualifications and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design layouts for events and assist with transportation of event or creative production materials
- Travel to events when necessary. Support set-up and tear-down of booth and equipment
- Ability to take the lead on projects and problem-solve on the spot as needed to provide successful results.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience creating and executing creative video and/or graphic marketing materials.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred
- Proven working experience in creative marketing, particularly within video editing, photography, and videography.
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing video production processes
- Experience with scripting and storyboarding
Work environment:
- Position requires working daily with a team in a corporate office environment as well as in a corporate studio.
- Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time.
- Sitting, standing and walking (95-100%)
- Keyboarding (40-60%)
- Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone (40-60%)
- Lifting computers and other equipment.
- Position may require some travel.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
Purple Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Principals Only
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CASTING STUDENTS
RECEIVE $4,000, IF SELECTED!
CASTING CANADIAN STUDENTS WHO ARE CHEETOS® FANS, FOR A FUN CHEETOS® MAC ‘N CHEESE CAMPAIGN!
We’re seeking Cheetos® fans across Canada, aged 19+, who are interested in becoming a Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese (Mis)Chief Officer. If selected for this role (this mission, should you choose to accept it) you will be responsible for converting friends, family, colleagues, who love mac & cheese to become fans of Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese!
Do you love Cheetos® snacks? Are you excited to convert people to new Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese? Are you eager to show your love for Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese in creative and mischievous ways via social media? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE:
- – This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable filming yourself for social media.
- – To apply, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, AND 19 years of age or older.
- – If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online (Zoom) interview on December 2nd.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for a briefing call on December 10th.
- – If selected, you MUST be available to make 2 Instagram posts and 2 Instagram stories (with a public facing profile) showing creative ways of attempting to convert your friends to Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese between December 15th to January 15th.
- – After a briefing with the Cheetos® team, you will be creating your own content and posting it on your social media page(s). Don’t worry, ample amounts of Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese will be provided!
- -If booked, you will receive professional Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese swag.
- – If booked, you will receive $4,000 to make 2 Instagram posts and 2 Instagram stories.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST.
THANKS FOR APPLYING!
CASTING STUDENTS
RECEIVE $4,000, IF SELECTED!
CASTING CANADIAN STUDENTS WHO ARE CHEETOS® FANS, FOR A FUN CHEETOS® MAC ‘N CHEESE CAMPAIGN!
We’re seeking Cheetos® fans across Canada, aged 19+, who are interested in becoming a Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese (Mis)Chief Officer. If selected for this role (this mission, should you choose to accept it) you will be responsible for converting friends, family, colleagues, who love mac & cheese to become fans of Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese!
Do you love Cheetos® snacks? Are you excited to convert people to new Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese? Are you eager to show your love for Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese in creative and mischievous ways via social media? If so, we want to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE:
- – This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable filming yourself for social media.
- – To apply, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, AND 19 years of age or older.
- – If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online (Zoom) interview on December 2nd.
- – If selected, you MUST be available for a briefing call on December 10th.
- – If selected, you MUST be available to make 2 Instagram posts and 2 Instagram stories (with a public facing profile) showing creative ways of attempting to convert your friends to Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese between December 15th to January 15th.
- – After a briefing with the Cheetos® team, you will be creating your own content and posting it on your social media page(s). Don’t worry, ample amounts of Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese will be provided!
- -If booked, you will receive professional Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese swag.
- – If booked, you will receive $4,000 to make 2 Instagram posts and 2 Instagram stories.
IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST.
THANKS FOR APPLYING!
Description
Department Summary
The Creative Solutions department provides a crucial service to the commercial teams allowing them to generate revenue across all Future brands. Our Ideation team provides innovative sales packages and pitching options, and our Production team translates those ideas and produces content that deliver above expectations. The team works across a wide range of projects such as video productions, online content marketing, digital advertising and print and we coordinate with internal departments and third party suppliers to put it all together. It is a fast paced department that offers daily challenges and we have a fantastic team that loves what they do.
Wallpaper*
The successful candidate will primarily, but not necessarily exclusively work on Wallpaper*. Wallpaper* is the global design authority, leading the way in architecture, design, art, entertaining beauty & grooming, transport, technology, fashion, and watches & jewellery. Founded as a print magazine in 1996, it has evolved into a multi-channel media brand. With a strong track record of discovering next-generation talents and creative matchmaking, Wallpaper* is at the forefront of the global creative community. It continues to change the way the world thinks about design.
Job Summary & Purpose
Using your creative thinking, superior organisational, time management and communication skills you will be responsible for the smooth delivery of projects, big and small. From the moment we receive the brief you will become the point of contact for the client and responsible for distilling that brief into a project plan with a clear set of deliverables. From small studio shoots to large location shoots you will need to put together a team of content creators to deliver on our idea and produce engaging and high quality content that will be distributed across the Future brands.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Capture the scope and spec of work at briefing point and outline any bottle necks, risks or threats to project delivery.
- You will work across internal and external teams so being able to collaborate and build relationships with a range of different people is essential.
- Put together a crew of talented people from photographers, script writers or influencers to deliver content that is on brief and delivers to the clients objectives.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders throughout the lifespan of the project. Keeping all teams working in alignment with each other. Being the linchpin that is needed to keep projects on track.
- Manage a range of complex projects with multi channel deliverables.
- Organise all pre-production requirements such as call sheets, permit application, insurance, talent contracts, IP contracts, mood boards, script creation, freelancer booking etc.
- Pre-sale you will be working with commercial teams and internal planning teams to prepare budgets and costing sheets for bids going to market.
- Post sale, you will be working with internal project management teams to ensure that the assets you create arrive with the PM on time so that they can deliver on their part of the project.
- Managing budgets and spending.
- Building excellent client relationships and using your commercial acumen to spot opportunities for new projects.
- Amazing client management skills that you use to keep our clients fully briefed on project status, Sending updated tracking documents and attending client status meetings.
- Raising POs, tracking cost, updating and managing budget spreadsheets – updating management on a weekly basis,
- Constantly develop your knowledge of marketing solutions within Future and highlight any opportunities for new product offerings
- Work with the HoD to identify upcoming issues & resource issues
- Be an ambassador for the Creative Solutions department by embodying our values.
Requirements
Essential skills and experience
- Demonstrable experience with content creation in both video and photography.
- Experience of events / experiential / online streaming
- Project management skills with a knowledge of a project management process or methodology
- Knowledge of marketing products, including print, digital, social, newsletters, events etc.
- The ability to think creatively to translate a creative idea in to something that can be produced for the budget and time constraints without compromising the integrity of the initial idea.
- Ability to track and manage projects within the agreed budget
- Campaign reporting, with an ability to write reports for an internal and external audience
- Client facing
- Strong customer services skills
- Experience of commissioning freelance work and an understanding of the contractual and legal requirements of the industry.
- Confidence to manage cross departmental issues and ensure the
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
- A desire to get stuck in and get the work done.
Benefits
What will I get in return?
As well as our standard benefits, we have a number of awesome perks available to our staff including:
- Unlimited paid time off (yes you read that right!)
- A share in our success- every member of staff receives a profit pool bonus at the end of our financial year
- Central office locations with safe working spaces and tonnes of flexibility to work remotely as required
- Discounted digital magazine subscriptions and access to back copies of our print magazines and bookazines
- Annual Future conference – get together with your colleagues to celebrate success and look forward to what’s next
- Regular colleague events arranged by our wonderful Community & Culture committees
- Huge opportunities to learn and develop whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues
We are Future
Connectors. Creators. Experience Makers
We’re Future. We’re 2300 colleagues over 200 brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We haven’t just survived in 2020, we’ve thrived, increasing our audience share, taking more number one positions, acquiring new businesses and launching new brands.
And we don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
We’ve got an ambitious plan for 2021 that will build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities. We’re calling it Future 3.0 and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.
Inclusion & Diversity
At Future we are passionate about ensuring that as a business, we are continuing to promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do.
Future is an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process will be free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respects all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values which will continue to ensure that all applicants, current and future employees are treated with respect and fairness.
We are continuing to be inclusive in our approach to flexible working, ensuring that we are making adjustments where required and providing our employees the tools and support to enable them to grow and flourish in their careers
Future
Job Title: Executive Producer
Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.
Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.
The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
JOB SUMMARY
Managerial oversight for editorial content across multiple platforms during an assigned shift. Includes scripts for special content, politics and breaking news. This may relate to important daily news coverage, franchise, feature, or special event coverage and documentaries.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory responsibilities for newsroom staff and station personnel working on newscasts with particular emphasis on Producers, Associate Producers, Reporters, Multi-media Journalists, and News Photographers, ensuring the department’s staffing and assignment needs are met
Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
Develop backups for critical coverage
Oversee decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct a show
Work with Producers to create the newscast product
May fill in for Producers as needed
Produce special programming as needed
Perform writing, editing and digitizing functions as needed
Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
Handles shift scheduling and approves paid time off when applicable
Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Proficient at inspiring staff to attain station goals of creativity, urgency and accuracy
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of current events and industry trends
Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
Ability to effectively train others
Basic editing skills
Must adhere to attendance guidelines
Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience
Related Work Experience Number of Years
Producing and executive producing experience in television news 5+
Management experience 2+
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
EOE
Charter Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability
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Job Summary:
KTRK-TV, the Disney TV station located in Houston, TX is looking for an Associate Producer with experience as a line producer and the desire to own breaking news, breaking weather and breaking traffic. This person is looking for the next big step in their career.
Responsibilities:
- Assist producers with writing content for broadcasts or digital
- Monitoring social media and sources for possible stories
- Produce any newscast: any day, any shift
- Help develop sources for stories
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a producer or line producer
- Prior experience on digital and social media
- Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights. Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution