Newsnation Weekend Desk / Field Producer

Job Description

NewsNation Weekend Desk/Field Producer (Chicago)

NewsNation is looking for a Desk/Field Producer to join the newsgathering team at the network. The desk producer will work directly with correspondents and photojournalists to conduct research, pitch stories, arrange shoots and interviews, gather story elements, coordinate with show teams, graphics department, editors. The role requires the ability to go out and field produce or alternatively produce in house, and is ideal for someone who is editorially savvy, enjoys handling logistics, and can collaborate and coordinate across teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct accurate, timely, and well-sourced research

Pitch timely, and unique story and guest ideas

Coordinate interviews and shoots

Conduct informative interviews, highlighting best sound options

Gather and clear elements from affiliates, agencies, social media, etc.

Build out live hits, segments, and packages

Write scripts, script outlines or copy-editing of as needed with strong attention to detail.
Order graphics

Strong communication skills as an effective conduit between field teams, shows, assignment desk and management, to efficiently handle needs and expectations

Distribute new and confirmed editorial to the network on a timely and reliable basis

Be proactive about solving problems efficiently and effectively

Field producing

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge of current events, able to handle a wide variety of stories.

Balanced, unbiased approach to newsgathering and storytelling.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Minimum three to five years of news production experience

Strong organizational, and people skills are a must

Desktop editing is a must

Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure

Must be able to work varied shifts: weekends, holidays, nights, overnights, or early mornings. It will be a weekends-based schedule to start.

Must be flexible, able to travel often on short notice for assignments

Must have a valid driver's license as driving and travel will be required

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5vmnz-3-128-172-195-42 in your application.