Job Description

Job Title
VR Producer

Job Description

The News Producer creates, coordinates, and executes all newscasts. This position provides editorial and production direction to Associate Producers and field crews regarding content, coordination and newscast execution. In addition, the News Producer:

• Coordinates efforts of Anchors, Reporters, Editors and other staff toward crafting a compelling newscast.
• Develops day-to-day on-air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience to the station's profitable newscasts.
• Produces newscasts: previews material before airing, writes, edits and researches show elements, works with reporters on news production, coordinates breaking stories, selects graphics and pre-production elements, proofreads scripts, coordinates breaking news and executes show in the control room.
  

Essential Job Functions

50% - Previews news material before airing. Writes, edits and researches show elements. Prepares interview segments. Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre-production elements. Proof reads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes show in the control room. Edits video as necessary.
10% - Collaborates with executive producer, reporters, assignment desk and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings.
10% - Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off-times.
10% - Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts.
10% - Coordinates with creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts and events.
10% - Assists the assignment desk and edits tape as necessary.

It is the policy of Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Meredith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing Meredith.Human.Resources@meredith.com.

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