Business News Producer

CCTV-America

(Washington, District of Columbia)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About CCTV-America

Welcome to CCTV America—the media crossroads where news and "views" about the world’s two largest national economies intersect and sometimes collide.

Responsibilities

CCTV-America in Washington D.C. is looking for an experienced producer for a highly dynamic business news program. The daily show emphasizes international business and global economic news — including trade and investment issues with a special focus on China, Latin America, technical innovation and women in the workplace. The successful candidates would be able to work well in a team environment against tight deadlines and bring in content elements from multiple sources.

Ideal Candidate

* Writes stories and teases: in a straightforward, active voice, conversational style, with proper grammar and spelling
* Helps reporters with package production – which includes finding the best pictures, doing research on a topic, finding soundbites and working with video editors
* Monitors wires and feed sources for updated information
* At times responsible for planning and editorial content which involves good story selection
* Uses all production elements accurately, consistently and creatively
* Works with assignment editors, reporters, writers and bookers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with head of team
* Brings fresh ideas and approaches to presenting complex financial stories to a global general audience
* Helps generate editorial content for show
* At times prepares morning planning by stacking rundown, gathering news information, and helping source guests and story opportunities
* Coordinates with producers, reporters, creative department and guest bookers throughout the production process
* At times will participate in other newsroom duties in news gathering or output as required by head of team
* Duties also include helping to promote programming on digital media as well as working with the digital media team to produce original content for the web

**Experience and Education:**

* Bachelor’s Degree; Over 4 years of Television Broadcasting experience. Business news and International News preferred.

Writes stories and teases: in a straightforward, active voice, conversational style, with proper grammar and spelling
Helps reporters with package production – which includes finding the best pictures, doing research on a topic, finding soundbites and working with video editors
Monitors wires and feed sources for updated information
At times responsible for planning and editorial content which involves good story selection
Uses all production elements accurately, consistently and creatively
Works with assignment editors, reporters, writers and bookers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with head of team
Brings fresh ideas and approaches to presenting complex financial stories to a global general audience
Helps generate editorial content for show
At times prepares morning planning by stacking rundown, gathering news information, and helping source guests and story opportunities
Coordinates with producers, reporters, creative department and guest bookers throughout the production process
At times will participate in other newsroom duties in news gathering or output as required by head of team
Duties also include helping to promote programming on digital media as well as working with the digital media team to produce original content for the web