Breaking News Producer — Boston TV

NBCUniversal; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

NBC10 Boston is seeking a News Producer in Needham, MA to lead the content and production of local newscasts, manage the rundown and control room operations, and shape stories with reporters.

You will produce news stories and specials, write briefs and promos, and adapt quickly to breaking news while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards. A journalism degree and 3+ years in TV news are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of television news line producing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical skills in news production including creating show rundowns.
• Must be proficient in desktop editing.
• College degree or equivalent experience in Journalism required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the content and production of the local newscasts.
• Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with the news team.
• Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room.
• Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work with reporters to execute those ideas.
• Produce news stories and specials as assigned.
• Oversee and write the news briefs and daily promos when needed.
• Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air.
• Copy-edit reporter scripts as well as all newscast copy.
• Must work a flexible schedule to cover other shifts and breaking news.
• Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms.
• Ensure accuracy of and update information for the on-air news ticker/crawl.

Skills

News production

Rundown creation

Desktop editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Non-linear editing

Job description

NBC10 Boston is seeking a News Producer in Needham, MA to lead the content and production of local newscasts, manage the rundown and control room operations, and shape stories with reporters.

You will produce news stories and specials, write briefs and promos, and adapt quickly to breaking news while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards. A journalism degree and 3+ years in TV news are required.