Line Producer Job New York New York USA,Creative Arts/Media

Work closely with the executive producer & supervising producer in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling breaking news and news-of-day demands for a 24-hour digital news channel
Line produce editorial news content, shape show flow and stack elements in the rundown
Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and to navigate both live and recorded content, including helping to determine when it will run in future hours
Partner with assignment desk and booking team to request correspondents and live interview guests
Order informative graphics and utilize compelling video to create engaging news programs
Distribute assignments and direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital associates to build original content as well as edit and repurpose content from broadcast and other content partners
Write teases, headlines, opening package and readers for live programming, including story slugs and lower-third banners
Generate story ideas for future coverage
Assign and record swap content for automated software wheel
Monitor and take newsworthy live events to air in the control room
Communicate with anchors, correspondents and control room team ahead of and during live shows, exhibiting a calm and professional demeanor in high pressure situations
Serve as a mentor to junior writers
Coordinate with sales department to implement accurate ad loads in rundowns
May also perform the responsibilities of content producers, producers, and associates producers and digital associates, as needed

Requirements

5+ years of experience producing and writing copy for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network, or equivalent local TV news experience in a major market
Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage
Superior news judgment & critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field
Fluency using ENPS is a must
Deep knowledge of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices
Must pass comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test
Must be available to work all shifts — early morning, dayside, nights, weekends and holidays — sometimes on short notice or as coverage, scheduling and news events warrant, as this is a 24-hour news organization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in producing and writing for broadcast news, with a strong command of AP style and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in utilizing ENPS and collaborating effectively with teams to create engaging news content.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Experience In News Production
Command Of AP Style
Fluency Using ENPS
Superior News Judgment
Bachelor’s Degree In Journalism

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

News Production
Copywriting
Story Development
Fact-Checking
Content Editing
Rundown Management
Live Show Coordination
Graphic Ordering
Tease Writing
Headline Writing

Soft Skills

Critical Thinking
Multi-Tasking
Calm Under Pressure
Mentoring
Communication

Industry Keywords

Broadcast News
Digital News Channel
News Standards
Rights And Clearances
Breaking News Coverage
Content Repurposing
Live Programming
Editorial Content
Newsworthy Events
24-Hour News Organization