Full Job Description
Overview:

Altice USA is cutting-edge communication, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge-watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We’re building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve. We’re not the only ones who have seen it; we’ve recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.
News 12 is the leader in hyperlocal news, weather, traffic, politics, investigative and more, delivering 24/7 award-winning coverage in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Westchester, and Hudson Valley and available on News12.com and the mobile app. Additionally, News 12+ delivers 5 local traffic and weather channels. Plus, now you can see the best of News 12 from across the tri-state area all in one place with

News 12 NY. Streaming live 24/7 on Tubi, PLEX, Vizio, Amazon’s Fire TV news app, Local Now and YouTube.

Responsibilities:

Altice News is looking for a Sr. Producer to develop and produce our live news programming. The ideal candidate has a passion for news and journalism and the ability to contribute and lead in the creation of excellent news production.

As a Sr. Producer, this role is responsible for preparing the rundown of news stories and overseeing and executing the production of key video and graphic elements with guidance from the Executive Producer. The Sr. Producer will also line produce, needing to make quick and important editorial decisions in the control room that guide the talent, writers, producers, associate producers, and the technical team.

In this role, you must calmly deal with changes and breaking news during live programming and ensure all content meets the standards for journalistic integrity and production quality at Altice News. In addition, as a Sr. Producer, you will be responsible for training, onboarding, and mentoring producers and associate producers on the team, as well as cover for the Executive Producer as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Build segments and develop story ideas from the beginning to air.
• Work closely with and guide Associate Producers and Producers, as they assist in research, gathering elements, and writing show segments.
• Write clear, accurate copy with sources checked and on strict deadline.
• Lookover the copy of producers and associate producers as needed, and serve as a sounding board.
• Maintain a strong familiarity with local, national and international current events, important issues and newsmakers.
• Pitch stories and segment ideas to be covered.
• Organize a strong, compelling, and audience-driven rundown while executing the vision of the newscast.
• Oversee daily rundown changes and work with show directors and production crews to block the newscast.
• Manage all aspects of the broadcast, from editorial discussions, writing scripts, package production, graphic elements, out-of-show teasing, show timing, and field coordination.
• Act as main conduit to anchors through their IFB.
• Must always have a pulse on developing stories/breaking news, and be ready to break into the live broadcast if needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in news and/or journalism required.
• Previous experience as a line producer in live news required.
• Familiarity with newscast production software, like ENPS.
• Strong skills in news writing and ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television.
• Ability to determine the best news stories for the broadcast and the ability to delegate duties to the team.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Possess a strong collaborative spirit.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of and interest in local, national, world, and business news.
• Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Altice USA, Inc. collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing.