Producer

FOX 61 Hartford

Responsibilities:

• Produce a creative and informative newscast
• Coordinate writing, editing of scripts that mix video, sound and graphics to enhance storytelling
• Coordinate and plan live shots
• Develop and oversee the production of graphics
• Work under tight deadlines
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff
• Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute news
• Must keep up on local, state, national and international events
• Contribute story ideas to the newsroom daily
• Must work individually as well as part of a team

Requirements:

• Must have 1-3 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
• Strong Writer
• Solid News Judgement
• This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
• Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year, including weekends.