Segment Producer, WGA

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned newsroom professional to lead segments, write anchor copy, and collaborate with producers in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

You will oversee editorial judgment, coordinate with anchors, and contribute to live control room operations, with a focus on accuracy, timing, and compelling storytelling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of newsroom experience.
• Exemplary news judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Exemplary writing skills including grammar, spelling, AP style and broadcast writing.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate copy under deadline pressure.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test.
• Experience in a national broadcast, cable, or streaming news organization.
• Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems.
• Line producing experience.
• Deep knowledge of current events including international, national, political and cultural news.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments across scheduled programming and breaking news.
• Experience working in live television environments with tight turnaround times.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within a team.
• Well-developed understanding of political news and public affairs.
• Knowledge of digital and social media platforms and content strategy.
• Passion for emerging trends in digital and streaming media.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute in both editorial planning and live production settings.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and produce segments with editorial judgment, high-quality sound, graphics, maps, and banners.
• Collaborate with Executive Producers and Line Producers to write anchor questions and shape segment content.
• Coordinate with anchors and correspondents, providing detailed briefings on subject matter.
• Actively contribute in the control room during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution of segments.
• Pitch and refine timely, relevant story ideas under tight deadlines.
• Exercise editorial judgment to identify stories with high potential for impactful storytelling.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute to show content development.
• Ensure compliance with standards, rights, and clearances in coordination with senior production staff.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure, breaking news environments.
• Demonstrate control room awareness and adhere to production protocols.

Skills

Editorial Judgment

Broadcast Writing

Copywriting

Content Development

Story Pitching

Segment Production

Newsroom Coordination

Deadline Management

Control Room Awareness

Compliance Standards

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Composure Under Pressure

Effective Communication

Line Producing Experience

Tools

ENPS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and produce segments that incorporate robust editorial judgment, high-quality sound, graphics, maps, and banners.
• Collaborate with Executive Producers and Line Producers to write anchor questions and shape segment content.
• Coordinate closely with anchors and correspondents, providing detailed briefings on subject matter.
• Actively contribute in the control room during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution of segments.
• Pitch and refine timely, relevant, and compelling story ideas under tight deadlines.
• Exercise well-developed editorial judgment to identify stories with high potential for impactful storytelling.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute to show content development.
• Ensure compliance with standards, rights, and clearances in coordination with senior production staff.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure, breaking news environments.
• Demonstrate well-developed control room awareness and adhere to established production protocols.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of newsroom experience.
• Well-developed background in journalism, including exemplary news judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Exemplary writing skills, including mastery of grammar, spelling, AP style, and broadcast writing.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging copy under deadline pressure.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test.
• Experience within a national broadcast, cable, or streaming news organization.
• Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems.
• Line producing experience.
• Deep knowledge of current events, including international, national, political, and cultural news.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments across both scheduled programming and breaking news coverage.
• Experience working in live television environments with tight turnaround times.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Well-developed understanding of political news and public affairs.
• Knowledge of digital and social media platforms and content strategy.
• Passion for emerging trends in digital and streaming media.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully in both editorial planning and live production settings.

Hard Skills

• Editorial Judgment
• Broadcast Writing
• Copywriting
• Content Development
• Story Pitching
• Segment Production
• Newsroom Coordination
• Deadline Management
• Control Room Awareness
• Compliance Standards

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Team Collaboration
• Composure Under Pressure
• Effective Communication