Video Producer, Sports – TWC News Albany Job

Posting Job Title:Video Producer, Sports – TWC News Albany
Requisition #: 171716BR
Posting Location: Albany, NY, US
Area of Interest:Cable Television Production
Position Type: Full Time

Posting Job Description

SUMMARY


Provide quality, comprehensive sports, news and feature stories to our viewers. Oversee all aspects of news-gathering and production of assigned stories. Interact with writers, reporters, technical staff and all other production staff who are directly responsible for taking each story from its concept to the air. Make certain that we provide a balanced, accurate, objective picture of all sports, news and current events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


News Coverage

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Shoots & edits video stories and packages for air as assigned by Sports Director, Executive Producers or News Director.

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Use news judgment to help news and sports managers decide which stories to cover and how to present them.

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Insure that all necessary elements on packages are delivered in a timely fashion.

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Keeps informed on current local issues by reading newspapers, wires, today’s queue, monitoring wheel and reviewing packages.

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Edit VOS, SOT and packages for sports or news production

Assemble, produce and organize news sports special programming for air as needed
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Review content of stories and check for errors of fact, technical errors, creative content, miscues, editorial mistakes and all elements needed to deliver quality programming.

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Responsible for managing equipment - (cameras, news vehicles)

Organize, post and assemble video on demand content for all Upstate NY zones
Assist in posting sports story on website.
Be on call for breaking or major news duty as needed
Occasional fill in on-air work.
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Other duties as assigned


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/OR EXPERIENCE

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Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Communication and/or other appropriate field of study. 3-6 months experience in an editorial newsroom position; will consider entry level.

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Must have superior communication skills

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Must be able to maintain amicable working relationships with co-workers, management and the public.

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Good knowledge of local and national sports stories of relevance.

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Ability to work under time pressure deadlines, strong computer skills and willingness to work unscheduled hours including evenings and weekends.

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Familiarity with various studio and remote broadcasting equipment

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Must have strong knowledge of common television newsgathering equipment including cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting and other field equipment.

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Must be willing to travel by ground or air

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Valid Driver’s License; will be operating company vehicle.



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