Summary
FOX 5 Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, passionate and creative I-Team Producer.
Category
Line Producer
Producers
Researcher
Writers
Location
Greater Atlanta Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 26, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
FOX 5 Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, passionate and creative I-Team Producer. The I-Team Producer gathers news and information for investigative news reports and long-form investigative programming; coordinates the work of FOX 5 Atlanta’s award-winning I-Team investigative unit; and produces investigative content for broadcast and digital publication
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifies, researches and develops investigative story concepts arising from news sources, email and telephone tips and from enterprise research
- Discusses and suggests story angles/content with I-Team managers and reporters
- Works in conjunction with investigative reporters to arrange and sometimes conduct interviews for investigative reports
- Plans and coordinates the use of graphic elements in investigative stories and programming
- Works with investigative reporters and Legal Department to review, edit and finalize scripts for investigative stories and programming
- Interacts with news managers and newscast producers regarding broadcast and digital publication of investigative stories and programming
- Support assignment desk and general assignment reporters with research on stories as needed
- Line produce long-form investigative programming and specials
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Communicates clearly and effectively/politely with the public in person and over the telephone
- Computer literacy
- Proficient in writing conversational broadcast newscopy under deadline
- Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a producing role for a commercial television station or other news organization; four to six years preferred.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day