Paramount Pictures
Per Diem Producer/Newswriter
Paramount Pictures, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
This is a temporary position.
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.We are looking for an upbeat, aggressive, visual show producer/writer to bring creative, fresh ideas to a newscast!Primary accountabilities:
Must have solid news judgment and ability to support overall quality of the newscast with keen eye for detail, including spelling, fact checking, balance and fairness.Create and write factual updated and compelling news copy that is aligned with news strategies. Strong tease and copy writing skills. Ability to order graphics.Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.Must be able to manage live on air and in control room decision making. Knowledge of control room automation preferred.Must ensure daily show production deadlines are met.Must be knowledgeable in digital/social media platforms and ability to contribute to station strategies.Proficient desk top editing skills required. Screen and edit from both linear and non-linear services to select relevant and engaging pictures and sound.Must be willing to work hours as assigned.Vacation-relief show producing duties.Other duties as assigned.Must be willing to join the WGA union.Core competencies:
Proven successful track record and innovative.Ability to write and edit broadcast copy and promotions.Ability to work under extreme deadline pressure.Preferred education and experience requirements:
Three years’ experience as a newscast line producer, preferably in a top 20 market.Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field.Familiarity with Chicago area, desirable.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
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Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.We are looking for an upbeat, aggressive, visual show producer/writer to bring creative, fresh ideas to a newscast!Primary accountabilities:
Must have solid news judgment and ability to support overall quality of the newscast with keen eye for detail, including spelling, fact checking, balance and fairness.Create and write factual updated and compelling news copy that is aligned with news strategies. Strong tease and copy writing skills. Ability to order graphics.Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.Must be able to manage live on air and in control room decision making. Knowledge of control room automation preferred.Must ensure daily show production deadlines are met.Must be knowledgeable in digital/social media platforms and ability to contribute to station strategies.Proficient desk top editing skills required. Screen and edit from both linear and non-linear services to select relevant and engaging pictures and sound.Must be willing to work hours as assigned.Vacation-relief show producing duties.Other duties as assigned.Must be willing to join the WGA union.Core competencies:
Proven successful track record and innovative.Ability to write and edit broadcast copy and promotions.Ability to work under extreme deadline pressure.Preferred education and experience requirements:
Three years’ experience as a newscast line producer, preferably in a top 20 market.Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field.Familiarity with Chicago area, desirable.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
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