Dynamic Live News Producer (Freelance)

Optimum; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

News 12 is seeking a creative freelance Producer to assist in broadcasting live daily news. You will write scripts, develop rundowns, research guests, and craft segments for air under tight deadlines in a collaborative team.

This role requires strong writing and grammar, comfort in a fast-paced newsroom, and ability to adapt to show timelines. ENPS knowledge and social media familiarity are valued in a busy Edison, NJ environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of live broadcast and control room experience.
• Experience in live production.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong grammar, copy editing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ENPS or similar rundown program.
• Working knowledge of production and post-production techniques.
• Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook and other social media.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Live broadcast

Control room

Research & writing

ENPS

Social media

Tools

ENPS

Job description

News 12 is seeking a creative freelance Producer to assist in broadcasting live daily news. You will write scripts, develop rundowns, research guests, and craft segments for air under tight deadlines in a collaborative team.

This role requires strong writing and grammar, comfort in a fast-paced newsroom, and ability to adapt to show timelines. ENPS knowledge and social media familiarity are valued in a busy Edison, NJ environment.