Producer

VNN Virtual News Network, LLC.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VNN Virtual News Network, LLC. seeks a creative news producer to support new partnerships. The ideal candidate will excel in digital news producing and possess a strong ability to craft compelling narratives. Responsibilities include pitching and reporting stories, collaborating with video editors, and quickly acting on assignments ranging from breaking news to features.

Applicants should have over a year of experience, strong writing skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours during special events. Proficiency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of digital daily news producing experience.
• Must have a strong writing ability.
• Deadline news writing experience.
• Strong knowledge of desktop editing.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, report stories for daily broadcast.
• Work independently and with others on short-form news stories.
• String out video and graphics for editors.
• Collaborate with graphic artists to create infographics.
• Assist editors in building story segments.

Skills

Digital daily news producing experience

Strong writing ability

Deadline news writing

Knowledge of desktop editing

Willingness to work overtime

Excellent Spanish proficiency

Strong English proficiency

Job description

At VNN, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives VNN's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and online platforms, to film, and a diverse suite of digital live streaming, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely VNN. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us!

Job Description

VNNis seeking anews producer to support an exciting new partnerships launching. The ideal candidate is someone who thinks outside the TV box, and knows how to creatively use video and motion graphics to tell a compelling story. Successful applicants will demonstrate expertise in the news and documentary field and have the ability to flourish in a team environment. The producer’s primary job is to pitch ideas and carry them through to completion. You will also be expected to accept assignments, from breaking news to feature stories, and act on them quickly.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, report stories for daily broadcast
• Work independently, as well as with correspondents and other producers on short-form news stories under deadline
• String out video and graphics elements for editors
• Work closely with motion graphic artists to create info-graphics
• Work closely with editors to build story segments
• This is a 100% contract/ commission role

Qualifications

• 1+ years of digital daily news producing experience
• Must have a strong writing ability
• Deadline news writing experience
• Strong knowledge of desktop editing
• Digital or mobile news producing experience
• Willingness to work overtime and overnights, during special events and breaking news situations as needed

Additional Information

Desired Characteristics

• News judgment with solid ethical decision process
• Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking
• Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
• High competitive natureAbility to perform under tight time deadlines
• Skills to be a problem solver
• Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
• Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.