Senior Producer, Americas Newsroom

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and creative Senior Producer to join our America's Newsroom team. As the Senior Producer, you have the opportunity to help craft and direct a 3-hour, top-rated newscast. We are looking for a natural leader, a proven go-getter and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As the Senior Producer, you have excellent editorial judgement, can put together compelling segments and shows and have breaking news experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show – day of and future
• Work closely with 2 of the news industry's top talents, Ed Henry & Sandra Smith
• Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership to a dynamic team
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee research packets and facts for day of air
• Mentor and develop show staff to create a culture of excellence, learning, and teamwork
• Work hands on with anchors and guests making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis
• Serve as part of the Election Team, helping produce special election coverage across the network

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
• At least 8 years of newsroom experience and producing and/or line producing a television newscast
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters team work
• Decisive and skilled management of a control room is required
• You must be detail oriented, able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics is essential
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth
• Experience with talent management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvpewr-3-145-81-38-42 in your application.