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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and creative News Producer to join our newsroom team. As a News Producer, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation and execution of daily news broadcasts. You will work closely with anchors, reporters, editors, and technical staff to ensure that each broadcast is informative, engaging, and delivered on time.
The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial sense, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. You will be expected to make editorial decisions, write scripts, coordinate live shots, and ensure all content meets journalistic standards and complies with legal and ethical guidelines.
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the news agenda and delivering compelling stories to our audience. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt quickly to breaking news and last-minute changes. A deep understanding of current events, media trends, and audience engagement strategies is essential.
You will also be responsible for coordinating with field crews, managing newsroom resources, and ensuring that all elements of the broadcast—from graphics to video packages—are properly integrated. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are crucial, as you will often need to make quick judgments about story placement, timing, and coverage priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism and storytelling, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality news content to the public.
Responsibilities
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- Write and edit news scripts for anchors and reporters
- Coordinate live shots and field reporting
- Make editorial decisions on story selection and placement
- Ensure all content meets journalistic and legal standards
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, and technical staff
- Manage breaking news and last-minute changes
- Oversee integration of graphics, video, and audio elements
- Monitor news wires and social media for developing stories
- Communicate effectively with newsroom and production teams
Requirements
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- 3+ years of experience in a newsroom or broadcast environment
- Strong editorial judgment and news writing skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with newsroom software and production tools
- Understanding of media law and ethical journalism practices
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed
- Knowledge of current events and media trends
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have producing live news broadcasts?
- How do you handle breaking news situations?
- Can you describe a time you made a critical editorial decision?
- What tools and software are you familiar with in a newsroom setting?
- How do you ensure accuracy and fairness in your reporting?
- Describe your approach to managing a team under tight deadlines.
- How do you stay informed about current events?
- What strategies do you use to engage a news audience?
- Have you ever had to deal with a legal or ethical issue in journalism?
- What do you consider the most important qualities of a News Producer?
