Dynamic Freelance News Producer

Optimum; Edison (NJ); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

News 12 is seeking a creative Freelance Producer to support live daily news programming in Edison, NJ. The role requires expertise in writing scripts, creating rundowns, researching guests, and producing compelling segments under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in live production, strong grammar and copy-editing skills, and familiarity with ENPS and rundown software. This freelance position offers collaboration in a small, dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in live broadcast and control room operations.
• Strong research, writing and copy editing abilities.
• Familiarity with social media and SEO concepts.

Responsabilités

• Organize strong, audience-driven newscasts.
• Write teases, segment intros, news readers, and guest segments.
• Develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
• Attend editorial meetings for your show and larger meetings.
• Write scripts for live programming and pre-interviews.
• Build show graphics and elements in rundown software.
• Be ready to break in with latest news or developing stories.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to meet deadlines.

Connaissances

Live broadcast

Control room

Research

Writing

Grammar

Communication

SEO familiarity

Social media

Organization

Deadline driven

Outils

ENPS

Rundown software

Description du poste

News 12 is seeking a creative Freelance Producer to support live daily news programming in Edison, NJ. The role requires expertise in writing scripts, creating rundowns, researching guests, and producing compelling segments under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in live production, strong grammar and copy-editing skills, and familiarity with ENPS and rundown software. This freelance position offers collaboration in a small, dynamic team.