Streaming News Producer

PIX11 News has an exciting new opening for a Streaming News Producer !

The Streaming News Producer will be responsible for working with the PIX11 management team, especially the Senior Streaming Executive Producer & the Digital Executive Producer, to create live streaming news content that’s intended to be sustained for several hours. This person will be expected to regularly contribute ideas, wear multiple hats and create a unique product that stands out in a crowded streaming marketplace. We want someone who will be vocal and bold, think big, and surprise themselves and our audience every day with unique storytelling methods.

Our ideal candidate has extensive experience producing live content using vMix or Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) – and experience producing local news using those systems is a major plus. Other strong pluses include prior management experience, and/or prior experience producing special projects and events.

PIX11 News is located in the heart of Midtown, in the historic News Building on 42nd Street. Our newsroom has views of iconic New York City buildings such as the United Nations, Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal.

Come be a part of the hardest-working local news team in the nation’s biggest media market!

Duties :

Produce live streaming newscasts for PIX11 News, in addition to other video-on-demand (VOD) content for the PIX11+ streaming app

Conceptualize programs and manage their content and flow, adjusting quickly to accommodate breaking news and weather

Incorporate PIX11’s content pillars into the production of programs

Edit/create and request graphic and video elements to supplement news coverage

Organize and delegate to ensure booking of timely live interview guests

Contribute editorial and production ideas

Experiment and innovate in an evolving digital space while maintaining professionalism and journalistic principles

Ensure balance, journalistic integrity and strong production quality

Upload, annotate and schedule streaming programs to cloud-based playout channel & VOD rows using Akta

Assist digital team with the creation of vertical videos promoting content that airs within programs you produce

Become an in-house expert for production of pre-produced and breaking streaming programs

Coach and teach peers to expand knowledge of streaming production within our organization

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity

Strong awareness of news and current events

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in news operations (depending on market size), including experience producing standard linear newscasts

Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing

Willingness to learn and understand the IT and engineering elements required for successful livestreaming

Prior streaming experience required

Proficiency with the OBS & vMix production programs

Knowledge of NYC media market preferred, but not required

Management experience preferred, but not required

Prior experience producing special projects and events preferred, but not required

Non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred

Proficiency with electronic news gathering systems such as ENPS, BitCentral, Latakoo, AP Newsroom, Getty Images and Daybook

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment

Flexibility to work any shift – including overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays – as coverage needs demand staffing changes

Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000