Job Responsibilities
AP for 11 p.m. news. Produce at a story-by-story level. Write
assigned stories, select video and format for stories, work with
editors and graphics, and provide production support for
reporters for the 5 and 6 p.m. shows. Assist senior executive
producer, 11 p.m. executive producer, and 11 p.m. producer with
story and format selection. Assist senior executive producer,
11 p.m. executive producer, and 11 p.m. producer with story and
format selection. Write assigned stories, select video and
format for stories, work with editors and graphics, and provide
production support for reporters for the 5 and 6 p.m. shows.
Assist senior executive producer, 11 p.m. executive producer,
and 11 p.m. producer with story and format selection. Act as
producer when producer is out. This most often means simply
boothing the show, as managers prefer to pull another show's
producer to fill in.
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Job Requirements
Like most stations, workload varies depending on the day's news,
and available producing and reporting staff. Managers rarely
allow the workload to increase to a level that threatens
deadlines. Colleagues are always willing to pick up extra work
to help each other when tasks end up taking longer than expected.
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Uppers
Always new material to work with. In big markets, one can use a lot of
creativity because there are so many tools available.
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Downers
Stress level can rise sharply when understaffed, depending on the nature of the
news.
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Lifestyle
Work hours are 2:30 p.m. to 11:35 p.m. The station is very diverse. Travel is
rare. Dress code is very relaxed. Shorts are allowed.
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Compensation
Freelance: $225/day (2005). NBC employee, first year:
$50,000/year (2005). Good health benefits.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Graduating from one of the top few schools is a big advantage,
though it doesn't guarantee a job. Internships that involved
real writing/producing work, contacts, and having a resume tape
are almost required.
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