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Form of workThe NewsNation Segment/Line Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and crafting stories and segments on a variety of topics ranging from domestic to international news. The Segment/Line Producer works with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Line Producer to help accurately and truthfully relay stories and make them part of engaging and insightful broadcasts. When not producing stories and segments, the producer will be asked to line produce shows as needed. The position is based at network headquarters in Chicago.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories
Write clear, compelling and strong editorial copy
Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts
Keep Executive Producer and Senior Producer apprised of developments of stories
Serve as a backup line producer for the daily broadcast, which includes backtiming the newscast for air, compiling a list of live shot elements and coordinating plans with the assignment desk
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer and Senior Producer
Requirements & Skills:
Five or more years' experience in national or major-market news
BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
Must have strong news judgment
Must have strong writing skills and have excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Must be detail-oriented
Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
