Metairie, LA Production Jobs

Write and report for *** O's digital platforms, then head to the French Quarter, the beaches of the Gulf Coast, or sit back and enjoy our culture, food and music in New Orleans!

*** O is looking for a DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER who loves the fast pace of news and finding the most compelling way to present the day's stories.

This is not an on-air position.

The Digital Content Producer will produce print-style reporting and manage our website content on weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report and write news quickly and accurately

• Pitch and write enterprise stories that stand out from competition

• Schedule, promote and manage content on *** O.com and *** O's social *** platforms

• Monitor all forms of *** and hunt for newsworthy content

• Clip videos from newscasts and create digital-original video clips

• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

• Push engaging and breaking stories on mobile app

• Other duties as assigned

SPECIALIZED ****LEDGE/S****S/ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in AP Style writing

• Ability to generate high engagement social *** posts

• Excels in fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure, work environment with accurate, visual, in-depth, digital coverage

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent news judgment

• Ability to multi-task in times of breaking news, severe weather, etc.

• Possesses journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations

• Can communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other members of the newsroom

• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure and meet deadlines

• Must demonstrate solid news judgment

• Must have attention to detail, copy editing, grammatical and basic writing skills

• Must be flexible about scheduling

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field.

• News experience strongly preferred

• Writing samples preferred

**** ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

High stress, high energy environment with deadline pressures. Valid driver's license required. Some travel may be required on rare occasions.

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*** O-TV in New Orleans has an exciting opportunity for an entry level News Production Assistant! We are looking for an energetic, reliable, and creative candidate to help prepare and execute on-air newscasts. This person may also create content for our digital and social platforms (website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). This is a great entry-level position for someone looking to launch a career in news, television, or various digital and social roles.

This position works closely with newsroom managers/leaders, newscast producers, and production crew to deliver late-breaking, informative news, weather, and traffic coverage in the Greater New Orleans region.

Responsibilities include:

• Live shot coordination with Newscenter and field crews for our Morning, Evening, and/or Weekend Newscasts
• Prepping for newscasts including but not limited to: Assignment Desk, studio and set preparation.
• Operate teleprompter during newscasts, breaking news, and specials
• Video editing for newscasts
• Creating content for our digital and social platforms
• Track, document and communicate technical and operational notes to Production, News, Engineering and Creative Services management as appropriate.
• Reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily News production processes.
• Provide other production support (live and pre-recorded) for News Specials, Creative Services, Sports, Special Events, Digital and Client production.
• Facilitate production support aligned with Departmental and Station business objectives and priorities as required.
• Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under hard deadlines.
• Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic, fluid and vigorous environment associated with live News production.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred
• Training will be provided
• Shifts vary; must be able to work morning, evening, and/or weekends, as needed
• Candidates must submit current resume detailing relevant experience and interests

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*** O-TV in New Orleans is seeking a skilled meteorologist to join our team. As a meteorologist, you will work with the News Director and fellow meteorologists to shape the vision and provide constructive feedback to our weather department. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to craft and deliver engaging, easy-to-understand forecasts for both our television broadcasts and digital platforms.

New Orleans is the major league capital of tropical weather coverage. This is why weather is a critical need for our viewers. The public's safety is a vital concern for us. We take our responsibility very seriously. Accuracy is essential in our work. You will be responsible for comprehensive coverage of severe weather events and hurricanes, conveying information with urgency while maintaining a reassuring demeanor.

Our meteorologists must excel in a multi-platform environment and will contribute to our digital platforms, including social *** engagement and *** o.com.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Forecast weather conditions and produce/anchor weather reports on all platforms in a clear, engaging, and impactful manner.
• Take ownership and execute our "Forecast First" weather.
• Respond urgently to breaking and severe weather events on all platforms including broadcast, digital, *** o.com, and social *** .
• Collaborate with a growing team of meteorologists.
• Write and update detailed daily web stories.
• Take part in promotional activities and public appearances.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Build a forecast that relates to our viewers.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Must know about weather forecasting and systems.
• The ideal candidate will be familiar with WSI Max technology.
• College degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience preferred as a Broadcast Meteorologist.
• Certified Broadcast designation from AMS and/or NWA
• Interacts with viewers and users on social *** sites.
• Ability to enterprise weather-related stories during the week.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and can multi-task.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

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*** O-TV, the *** affiliate in New Orleans, is looking for an experienced and creative news producer. The successful candidate must have outstanding news judgment, must know how to handle breaking news, utilize all live elements, and be dynamic. The candidate must also deliver and contribute accurate, visual news content across all platforms under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates with reporters and content center to develop storytelling within broadcast
• Writes for broadcast including intros and tags creating cohesive storytelling
• Works with Executive Producer and Assistant News Director to execute daily newscasts
• Participates in daily editorial meetings
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Commands control in control room by communicating clear vision to production team, reporters, photographers and anchors
• Builds relationships with all team members proactively including anchors, sports and meteorologists.
• Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station
• Balance of strong journalist skills, ability to execute action plans and creative vision to support strong show delivery
• Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
• Ability to scour social *** for story ideas and make calls to confirm
• Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective writing skills a must, along with good organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
• Ability to meet quality standards for ser *** and evaluate customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and at least two years work-related experience preferred.
• Required to post digital/social *** content.
• Utilize state-of-the-art broadcast and digital technology.
• Prior experience with ENPS a plus.
• Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred
• Valid Driver's License

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