DEPARTMENT

The Florida Channel - located in Tallahassee, FL - produces 24/7, year-round coverage of all three branches of state government. Programming includes gavel-to-gavel coverage of a wide variety of state proceedings, along with documentary and public affairs programming covering issues of interest and importance to all Floridians. The programming is distributed to the public via satellite to stations/affiliates and is also available through a variety of video streaming services as well at The Florida Channel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related area.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience in broadcast environment
• Experience reporting and/or producing in a professional news environment.
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to combine sound & visual elements.
• Ability to accurately process complex issues and create concise stories in a timely manner.
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to think creatively and carry out specific program concepts with limited supervision.
• Ability to organize and maintain daily, weekly and monthly assignments lists and plan for future coverage events.
• Experience writing scripts on deadline.
• Attention to detail; effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team on tight deadlines.
• On-camera experience in a professional newsroom environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with fast-changing situations are necessary, often in public.
• Ability to contribute relevant ideas that result in content.
• Familiarity with Florida government and/or the Florida legislature.
• Experience with iNews and Avid.

Serves as a Senior Reporter for Capitol Update and News Brief, Producer/Reporter for Florida Crossroads and other TFC programming. Duties include but are not limited to: being proactive in originating, researching, developing and following through with ideas; writing clear and concise scripts on deadline; interviewing individuals (for on-air or background use) in a professional, independent manner; performing live shots, set shots and stand-ups; compiling information for graphics or other visual elements used to creatively and effectively complete a program or program segment. Ability to utilize social media and other news gathering techniques to focus on initial development and ongoing contact with lawmakers, staff, policymakers and other key sources critical to news gathering. Required to follow established guidelines and policy while striving to maintain TFC’s integrity and reputation.
Serves as Assignments Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducts regular assignment/program meetings for Capitol Update and News Brief in accordance with established practices; monitors relevant news sources daily according to established needs and best practices; demonstrates good organization and communication skills to delegate and carry out assignments with limited supervision; serves as backup to News Manager.
Serves as Lead Producer for Capitol Update and News Brief. Duties include but are not limited to assisting in researching and assigning stories, overseeing rundowns and reviewing information for content and accuracy. Able to think creatively and work in a team environment. Able to make independent, sound news decisions during live productions to include, exclude or modify information presented. Able to accurately time shows and respond quickly to issues that may arise in live production. Able to monitor daily progress of each team member to keep production on deadline and offer assistance as needed. Works with Executive Director and Producers (as needed) to establish and implement best practices related to Rundown Approval Process and Script Approval Guidelines in order to assure agreement on format, content, structure and flow of programming.