“Mornings with Maria” is looking for a talented, organized, and hard-working Line Producer with strong control room experience and great editorial judgment. As a Line Producer, you can craft great newscasts quickly but know when and how to throw out a rundown to adapt to breaking news. You have stellar communication skills, can thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment, and are looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities. You will work directly with the Executive Producer to make top-level decisions and communicate directly with nationally-known, on-air talent on a regular basis.
You will be assigned the following shift: Monday thru Friday 4:00AM-11:00AM ET
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build fast-paced, compelling newscast under deadline pressure
- Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests
- Communicate needs effectively with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production Assistants
- Write dynamic teases
- Time the show in the control room and communicate with the anchor clearly and effectively
- Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements
- Communicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and directors to ensure the show is executed properly
- Work collaboratively with the showrunner and show team
- Participate in editorial planning and direction of the show
- Cut video, sound, and book guests as needed
- Contribute to social media as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- At least 3 years of professional experience in a live television control room
- At least 2 years of professional experience line producing in a control room
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. business news and politics
- Strong editorial judgment
- Fast and accurate writing
- Ability to make compelling graphics for air
- Ability to work under intense deadline pressures
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