News Producer- REQ-39310

Austin Community College; Washington; On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

A prominent news organization in Washington, DC is seeking a creative and innovative News Producer. The role includes producing newscasts, writing and ordering news stories, and ensuring accuracy in content. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, fluency in English, and at least two years' experience in news operations. This organization values diversity and offers competitive hourly compensation along with comprehensive benefits in a vibrant city known for its cultural offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations.
• Proficiency with office equipment including computers and telephones.

Responsibilities

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes and orders news stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

DC News Now has an immediate opening for a News Producer who brings creativity and innovative thinking to the role. The Producer will be responsible for newscasts airing on Nexstar Media Group’s duopoly in the Washington, DC (Market #8) DMA. The Producer will work with newsroom leadership, anchors, production team and field crews to create strong and well‑paced newscasts. Candidate must have a proven track record that demonstrates ownership and appropriate showcasing of big story coverage, breaking news and weather.

Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find year‑round theaters with live shows, concerts, street festivals and more. DC is also home to professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and sports teams. There are National Parks and bike trails throughout. DC also offers an amazing food scene. More than 20 restaurants received Michelin stars in 2021 alone. DC is a great place to live, and a fantastic place to grow your career in a major market.

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Core Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

***EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled****

DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $30-$35 (hourly).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.