Hyper-Local Freelance Live News Producer

News 12; 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 programming. You will write scripts, craft guest segments, and develop compelling, audience-driven segments for air.

You must thrive in a high-pressure environment and work well within a small, collaborative team. Requirements include 3+ years in live production, researching and writing skills, and proficiency with rundown software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of live broadcast and control room experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong grammar, copy editing and communication skills.

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 conduct pre-interviews for guests.
• Build show graphics and elements in rundown software.
• Be ready to break in and assist with developing stories.

Skills

Live broadcast production

Research and writing

Time management

Social media awareness

Tools

ENPS

Job description

News 12 is seeking a creative Freelance Producer to assist in broadcasting live daily news programming. You will write scripts, craft guest segments, and develop compelling, audience-driven segments for air.

You must thrive in a high-pressure environment and work well within a small, collaborative team. Requirements include 3+ years in live production, researching and writing skills, and proficiency with rundown software.