JOB TITLE: Producer – Freelance
COMPANY: News 14 Carolina
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
TO APPLY: www.timewarnercable.com/careers , Requisition #131184BR
News 14 Carolina launched in the Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville and Charlotte markets in 2002 as an exclusive service of Time Warner Cable. In September 2006, News 14 Carolina expanded its award-winning network into the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point market and then launched on the North Carolina coast in August 2008. Time Warner Cable has pioneered the 24-hour, local news channel industry with news channels serving New York City, Rochester, Albany, Buffalo, the Hudson Valley and Syracuse, NY and Austin, TX as well as the markets served by News 14 Carolina.
News 14 Carolina utilizes a state-of-the-art, digital facility. Our unique, high-tech newsgathering and production techniques allow us to keep our news programming continuous and updated every day around the clock. Time Warner Cable’s extensive fiber optic network allows News 14 Carolina to send or receive audio, video and data to all newsrooms in the state. At the same time, News 14 Carolina sends 4 unique local news and weather channels to each geographical area.
Along with continuous, convenient local news and Weather on the Ones, News 14 Carolina is the only network to provide a live, state-wide, nightly, half-hour sports show, Sports Night. News 14 Carolina also provides a weekly, half-hour program devoted to politics, Political Connection.
SUMMARY OF JOB
Responsible for producing assigned newscasts and reporting news stories under the direction of the Executive Producer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Builds the news wheel with live and taped news, weather and traffic elements that meet format requirements, within established deadlines.
• Coordinates with graphic artists in developing the graphics for the show.
• Writes stories for anchors as required.
• Stories should be written in a clear and concise conversational manner.
• Produces assigned live newscasts, news wheels and news inserts making decisions on story lineup, video/audio, graphics, and timing to construct the show.
• Produces and writes special reports as directed by Executive Producers or News Director. Works with Producers, Reporters, Directors and Assignment Editors to create the news cast product.
• Responsible for accuracy, fairness and balance of content in the on-air product.
• Researches news publication, websites and programming for story updates and ideas. Brings story ideas to daily editorial meetings. Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of news and events in local market, nation and world.
• Performs video editing functions as required.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 4 year college degree, preferably in journalism or related field. Must have prior television news experience.
• Solid news judgment, with knowledge of current local news and newsmakers a plus.
• Must be able to use and have knowledge of common television newsroom computer systems and software, with ability to learn new software systems.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only applicants who apply online at www.timewarnercable.com/careers will be considered.