Weekend News Producer

7 News in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a Weekend Newscast Producer. This is a great way to get a foot in the door and hone your producing skills in a shop where expectations are high and producers are editorial leaders tasked with building compelling, distinctive, viewer-focused shows.

Requirements

• Multi-platform news consumer, well-versed in major storylines of the day.
• Solid news judgment.
• Writes impactful, concise scripts quickly.
• Communicates clearly with colleagues and talent on the set.
• Able to manage time and meet show deadlines
• Responds positively to feedback and makes adjustments as required.
• Flexible in responding to late updates and breaking news
• Able to troubleshoot effectively and calmly in the booth.
• Understands news is a 24-7 business and may require nights, weekends and holidays.