Broadcast and Digital Video Producer

Indianapolis Business Journal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision and ancillary

401K

Job summary

The Broadcast and Digital Video Producer at Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick will help develop story ideas, research topics, coordinate interviews, prepare scripts, and ensure each broadcast is accurate, engaging, and delivered on schedule.

The role requires a detail-oriented storyteller with strong research, writing, and organizational skills, passionate about business news and building a career in broadcast journalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in journalism, television production, media, or related field preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, research and fact-checking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas, coordinate interviews, and prepare program rundowns.
• Research Indiana businesses and trends to identify compelling guests.
• Write, edit, and proof scripts, teases, and broadcast material.
• Coordinate with production team to ensure assets are ready for recording.
• Support host and producers with post-production and content distribution.
• Assist with on-site guest preparation and show-day backup.

Skills

Storytelling

Research

Writing

Editing

Organization

Verbal communication

Digital publishing

Broadcast workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communication or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

The Broadcast and Digital Video Producer supports the production of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, a television news program focused on business, economic development, industry trends, and the people shaping Indiana's economy. Working closely with the Executive Producer, on-air talent and production team, the Broadcast and Digital Video Producer helps develop story ideas, research topics, coordinate interviews, prepare scripts, and ensure each broadcast is accurate, engaging, and delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented storyteller with strong research, writing, and organizational skills who is passionate about business news and interested in developing a career in broadcast journalism.

Responsibilities

Editorial and Content Development

• Research Indiana businesses, industries, economic trends, and newsmakers to identify compelling story ideas and potential guests.
• Assist producers with developing story angles, segment concepts, interview questions, and program rundowns.
• Monitor local and national business news for stories relevant to Indiana's business community.
• Conduct background research and fact-check information to ensure accuracy and editorial quality.
• Assist with writing, editing, and proofreading scripts, introductions, teases, and other broadcast materials.
• Maintain editorial research files, guest information, and supporting materials.

Interview and Guest Coordination

• Identify and research potential interview subjects, business leaders, executives, and industry experts.
• Contact guests and coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and necessary pre-interview information.
• Prepare briefing documents, biographies, talking points, and interview background materials for hosts and producers.
• Communicate professionally with guests, public relations representatives, and other external contacts.

Television Production Support

• Assist with preparing and maintaining program rundowns, production schedules, and segment materials.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure scripts, graphics, video clips, and other assets are ready for recording or broadcast.
• Support studio and field production activities, including guest preparation and on-site coordination as needed.
• Review recorded segments for accuracy, timing, and production issues.
• Assist with organizing video footage, digital assets, and archival content.
• Backup to Executive Producer role on show day when needed.

Digital and Promotional Content

• Help prepare content for the program's website, newsletters, podcasts, social media channels, and other digital platforms.
• Write, edit and produce short-form video clips from interviews and show segments.
• Assist with writing headlines, descriptions, promotional copy, and other audience-facing materials.
• Publish and optimize video content for social media and other digital platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to identify opportunities to repurpose existing content and extend the reach of the brand.
• Contribute ideas for new video formats and digital storytelling opportunities.

Administrative and Team Support

• Maintain organized production records, contact lists, editorial calendars, and research materials.
• Work with Sales department to ensure advertising spots are current and correct.
• Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding assignments, guest confirmations, and production needs.
• Provide general production and editorial support to the Executive Producer and production team.
• Serve as liaison to affiliate broadcast stations throughout Indiana.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the successful production of the program.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, research, and fact-checking skills.
• Strong audio editing and video editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with current events, business news, and Indiana's business community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace and the ability to learn production and content-management systems.
• Familiarity with digital publishing, social media, and broadcast production workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, media production, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• One to three years of experience in journalism, television production, media, communications, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary plans available
• 401K plan

About IBJ Media

Inside INdiana Business is a division of IBJ Media, a local news organization focused on serving Indiana's business, legal and civic communities.

The Inside INdiana Business television operation works alongside an IBJ Media newsroom that produces Indianapolis Business Journal, The Indiana Lawyer, the news websites and a range of daily and weekly email newsletters.

IBJ Media offers the opportunity to do ambitious work in a smaller newsroom where individuals can have a significant impact.

Website: https://www.ibjmedia.com

Contact: Laurinda Swank

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: 1 Monument Circle, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46204