Position Overview
The primary role of the Field Producer is to coordinate and facilitate newsgathering and production of stories across platforms for News Nation.
The position will be a weekend-based schedule (Saturdays and Sundays) in Chicago, one of the networkβs hubs.
The Field Producer will coordinate and oversee production for day-of and ongoing assignments, working with correspondents and videographers to pitch, set up interviews, gather video, collect information, and write stories. The producer is the liaison between the field team, national assignment desk and show personnel. The position requires travel to stories including breaking news and enterprise story shoots
Primary Duties:Work with correspondents to determine news of day, pitch stories across platforms, conduct research, develop sources, arrange interviews and shoots.
Gather and clear elements from affiliates, agencies, social media, etc.
Able to newsgather (e.g., sho...