Line Producer

Newsmax Media, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Newsmax Media, Inc. in New York seeks an experienced assignment editor/producer to generate story ideas, identify compelling news, delegate duties to associates, editors and video editors, and produce timely content under tight deadlines.

The role requires strong writing, editorial judgment, and at least 3 years’ experience line-producing a newscast; flexibility for nights, overnights and weekends; competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, journalism or related field.
• Must write well and produce content under heavy deadline pressure.
• 3 years’ experience line producing a newscast.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas via research and contacts.
• Identify impactful news stories for television.
• Delegate tasks to associate producers, editors and video editors.
• Produce timely content under deadlines.
• Attend editorial meetings and stay current on local events.
• Interact with viewers on social media.
• Adapt to varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Maintain high editorial standards and accuracy.

Skills

Strong writing

Editorial judgement

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, or related field

Job description

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate story ideas through research of social media, news wires, websites and contacts
• Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
• Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
• Keep current of local events and politics
• Attend editorial meetings
• Excel in a highly competitive, deadline-driven environment
• Possess strong writing skills, including ability to master tease writing
• Use sound editorial judgement and attention to detail to ensure standards
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field, preferred
• Strong writing and organizational skills required as is the ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure.
• 3 years’ experience line producing a newscast
• Attention to detail is must.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information accuracy as well as follow through.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proactive and solutions focused.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekend

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary - $90k to $110k dependent on skills and relevant experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment