WRNN TV Associates LP
Producer
WRNN TV Associates LP, Port Chester, New York, United States, 10573
POSITION:
Producer
DEPARTMENT:
News
REPORTS TO:
Executive Producer
FLSA : Non-Exempt Hourly
JOB CLASS:
Professional
LOCATION:
Rye Brook, New York
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Line Producer will produce an exceptional show by planning, developing, and scripting a compelling nightly broadcast.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :Produce political and talk segments to include story planning, selection and executionShow and tell compelling news story with strong visual elementsProduce a nightly program in a live and live-to-tape operationEffectively lead and supervise others in the production processProvide story showcasing - setting up stories with video, sound etc. and coordinate with staff regarding the elements that can be usedAbility to use ENPS to line and stack daily programsAttend meetings and actively participate - bring ideas and pitch storiesPrepare a postmortem on the show, prepare a solution and follow up with all players
DIRECT REPORT(S) : None
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS Degree with a minimum of 3
years of experience in live television, 1 year of line producing experience in a news environment . Top-10 market preferred.
Critical Competencies for Success:Assertive and competitive. Doesn't like to "get beat" on a storyStrong news judgment and innate ability to vet tips and sniff out storiesGood organizational and project management skillsAbility to generate segments from inception to executionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsRespond quickly to changing circumstances and breaking newsAbility to take command of a control roomDesire to bring creative ideas and solutions to daily program challengesA passion and good understanding of political and public affairsCalm under pressure, tight deadlines and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyEnterprising spiritKnowledge of ENPS computer system a plusStrong working knowledge of national news issuesAble to lead others toward deadlines with consistencyWorks well under pressure & tight deadlinesAbility to work with team on the execution of the programming strategyHandle multiple breaking stories in a fast paced newsroom environmentPositive approach and pro-active working styleStrong detail orientation, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
High level of drive to inspire and lead others to meet deadlines and targeted resultsMUST BE OPEN TO WORKING NIGHTS, OVERNIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AS A STANDARD SHIFTMUST BE OPEN TO WORKING HOLIDAYSMUST BE AVAILABLE FOR OVERTIME AND ABLE TO COVER BREAKING NEWS AND STORM COVERAGE
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The language skills described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the job successfully. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Producer
DEPARTMENT:
News
REPORTS TO:
Executive Producer
FLSA : Non-Exempt Hourly
JOB CLASS:
Professional
LOCATION:
Rye Brook, New York
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Line Producer will produce an exceptional show by planning, developing, and scripting a compelling nightly broadcast.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :Produce political and talk segments to include story planning, selection and executionShow and tell compelling news story with strong visual elementsProduce a nightly program in a live and live-to-tape operationEffectively lead and supervise others in the production processProvide story showcasing - setting up stories with video, sound etc. and coordinate with staff regarding the elements that can be usedAbility to use ENPS to line and stack daily programsAttend meetings and actively participate - bring ideas and pitch storiesPrepare a postmortem on the show, prepare a solution and follow up with all players
DIRECT REPORT(S) : None
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS Degree with a minimum of 3
years of experience in live television, 1 year of line producing experience in a news environment . Top-10 market preferred.
Critical Competencies for Success:Assertive and competitive. Doesn't like to "get beat" on a storyStrong news judgment and innate ability to vet tips and sniff out storiesGood organizational and project management skillsAbility to generate segments from inception to executionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsRespond quickly to changing circumstances and breaking newsAbility to take command of a control roomDesire to bring creative ideas and solutions to daily program challengesA passion and good understanding of political and public affairsCalm under pressure, tight deadlines and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyEnterprising spiritKnowledge of ENPS computer system a plusStrong working knowledge of national news issuesAble to lead others toward deadlines with consistencyWorks well under pressure & tight deadlinesAbility to work with team on the execution of the programming strategyHandle multiple breaking stories in a fast paced newsroom environmentPositive approach and pro-active working styleStrong detail orientation, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
High level of drive to inspire and lead others to meet deadlines and targeted resultsMUST BE OPEN TO WORKING NIGHTS, OVERNIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AS A STANDARD SHIFTMUST BE OPEN TO WORKING HOLIDAYSMUST BE AVAILABLE FOR OVERTIME AND ABLE TO COVER BREAKING NEWS AND STORM COVERAGE
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The language skills described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the job successfully. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.