Company Description *** is the recognized world leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage, business content and general news consumed by more than 544 million people per month across all platforms. The network's 15 live hours a day of news programming in North America (weekdays from 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET) is produced at *** 's global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and includes reports from *** News bureaus worldwide. *** at night features a mix of new reality programming, *** 's highly successful series produced exclusively for *** and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries.
*** also offers content through its vast portfolio of digital products such as: *** .com, which provides financial market news and information to *** 's investor audience; *** Make It, a digital destination focused on making you smarter about how you earn, save and spend your money; *** PRO, a premium ser *** that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of *** mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; *** Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, *** Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs. To learn more, visit *** . *** is a division of *** Universal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.
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Job DescriptionField Producer, *** The Field Producer brainstorms and pitches ideas, researches topics and works closely with reporter(s) to advance stories, break news and produce segments both in studio and in the field.
What you'll do: - Working both independently and with reporters/anchors to produce original business news content, primarily for broadcast and additionally for digital and social.
- Production responsibilities may include research, conducting interviews, writing and editing, field producing and overseeing editing.
- Pitching story ideas and working on assigned stories developed by the editorial planning team.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with, and being knowledgeable of and current on companies in the universe of coverage.
- Communicating clearly with reporter and field production crews to determine best coverage plan and live remote locations.
- Maintaining all video/digital records, feed necessary and relevant video to bureau/headquarters, communicate to editors and/or desk producers how video should be cut/taken to air.
- Communicating with *** News desk editors on available live times, understanding and owning all live hit requests, disseminating hit times to reporter and team on the ground. In the bureau/studio, working with reporter on day-of-air hits. Locating all video needed whether it be in-house archival or acquired through shoots, satellite feeds, company hand-outs.
- Working with editors to create video elements for reporter live hits and produce packages, creating chyron elements in show rundowns, making sure all elements are done correctly.
- Alerting reporter to any time changes or timing issues with hit.
- Booking taped and live interview segments, thoroughly researching the guest/topic and conducting pre-interviews.
- Taking ownership of the segment from pitch to production, including but not limited to: updating *** guest tracker, booking feeds, collecting relevant video, working with editors to cut elements for segment, summarizing pre interview for reporter or anchor, making certain of correct spelling and pronunciation of guest names and adhering to *** 's booking policies.
- Planning and contributing to digital and social coverage.
- Keeping up-to-date on universe of coverage, flagging upcoming events in designated sectors to *** editorial planning team.
What you'll bring: - At least 3 years booking, segment producing or field producing in live television environment with a demonstrated writing ability, research skills, communication skills and editorial judgment.
- Deep knowledge of major tech companies, able to read financial statements.
Additional Information:This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website . Salary range:$90,000-$120,000 K
QualificationsDesired Characteristics :- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments, while working with multiple reporters and editors on the broadcast and digital teams.
- Experience with multiple forms of social *** .
- Experience with basic field camera operation (DV, DSLR), Avid iNews and content management systems.
- Must be willing to travel, often with short notice.
- Bachelor's Degree
You'll stand out if:- Experience working with tech companies, having covered major tech events a plus
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in business news and current events and a familiarity with the *** sector.
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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