Dynamic Hyperlocal Live News Producer (Freelance)

Optimum Communications Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

News 12 is seeking a creative, driven Freelance Producer to support live daily news broadcasts. You will craft scripts, write teases, and manage rundowns for on-air segments.

The role requires experience in live news, guest pre-interviews, and producing engaging, informative segments under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with a small, highly collaborative team while remaining adaptable and proactive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of live broadcast and control room experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills; strong grammar.
• Familiarity with ENPS or similar rundown program; ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organize compelling, 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 and conduct pre-interviews for guest segments.
• Build show graphics and elements in rundown software.
• Be ready to break in and cover developing stories.
• Collaborate across departments to meet deadlines.

Skills

Live production

Research & writing

Copy editing

Deadline driven

ENPS familiarity

Social media

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Rundown software

Job description

News 12 is seeking a creative, driven Freelance Producer to support live daily news broadcasts. You will craft scripts, write teases, and manage rundowns for on-air segments.

The role requires experience in live news, guest pre-interviews, and producing engaging, informative segments under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with a small, highly collaborative team while remaining adaptable and proactive.