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VNN is seeking a news producer to support an exciting new partnerships launching. The ideal candidate is someone who thinks outside the TV box, and knows how to creatively use video and motion graphics to tell a compelling story. Successful applicants will demonstrate expertise in the news and documentary field and have the ability to flourish in a team environment. The producer’s primary job is to pitch ideas and carry them through to completion. You will also be expected to accept assignments, from breaking news to feature stories, and act on them quickly.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, report stories for daily broadcast
• Work independently, as well as with correspondents and other producers on short-form news stories under deadline
• String out video and graphics elements for editors
• Work closely with motion graphic artists to create info-graphics
• Work closely with editors to build story segments
• This is a 100% contract/ commission role 

• 1+ years of digital daily news producing experience
• Must have a strong writing ability
• Deadline news writing experience
• Strong knowledge of desktop editing
• Digital or mobile news producing experience
• Willingness to work overtime and overnights, during special events and breaking news situations as needed

Desired Characteristics

• News judgment with solid ethical decision process
• Excellent Spanish, reading, writing and speaking
• Strong English, reading, writing and speaking
• High competitive nature
• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
• Skills to be a problem solver
• Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
• Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.