About this role
The Assignment & Web Producer answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available and will produce and distribute content elements across several media platforms.
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Produce, organize, write, and edit content for newscast
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Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
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Coordinates logistics for news personnel
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Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts
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Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
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Edits video clips as assigned
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Collaborate with news producers and managers to conceptualize, produce and present content on multiple media platforms
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Regularly confer with other team members to pick strongest editorial piece produced daily and optimize those articles for the web sites
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Own the editorial and creative development and coverage of assigned stories across multiple platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web
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Performs other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills:
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Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required
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One year minimum experience in newsgathering and/or production
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Experience writing, producing and editing on a desktop editing system
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Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
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Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills
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Understand the importance of social media