Per Diem Producer/Newswriter Job at ENGINEERINGUK in Chicago

This is a temporary position.

Position:
Looking for upbeat, aggressive, visual show producer/writer to bring creative, fresh ideas to a newscast. This position would provide relief for vacation and sick calls.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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 desktop 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.
• This is a per diem position.
• This is a Writers Guild of America position and membership in WGA is required.
• Vacation-relief show producing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Two years' experience as a newscast line producer, preferably in a top 20 market.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism or similar field.
• Familiarity with Chicago area, desirable.

Additional Information:

Hourly Pay Range: $35.83 - $48.98 per hour.
The hiring range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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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