Line Producer

NEWSMAX

$90K — $110K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
  • 3 years’ experience line producing a newscast
  • Strong writing and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Proactive and solutions-focused
  • Ability to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Generate story ideas through research of various media sources
  • Identify impactful news stories for compelling television
  • Delegate tasks to associate producers and editors
  • Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
  • Keep current on local events and politics
  • Attend editorial meetings to collaborate on content
  • Interact with viewers on social media platforms

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Generate story ideas through research of social media, news wires, websites and contacts
  • Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television
  • Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors
  • Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure
  • Keep current of local events and politics
  • Attend editorial meetings
  • Excel in a highly competitive, deadline-driven environment
  • Possess strong writing skills, including ability to master tease writing
  • Use sound editorial judgement and attention to detail to ensure standards
  • Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
  • Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekends
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field, preferred
  • Strong writing and organizational skills required as is the ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure.
  • 3 years' experience line producing a newscast
  • Attention to detail is must.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data and information accuracy as well as follow through.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Proactive and solutions focused.
  • Professional appearance.
  • Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, overnights, and weekend

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary - $90k to $110k dependent on skills and relevant experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment


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