Producer Jobs

There are now two types of producing jobs that I am interested in. Those are web producing and line producing. I was initially interested in show producing, but after learning about web producing in my Broadcast News class I am looking more into it. I first found out about the position while visiting the Bay News 9 studio and it seemed like a very interesting job.

The show producer’s shift begins with an editorial meeting where they and several other members of the production staff discuss the stories available for coverage. After the meeting the producer sorts through local newspapers, wire sources, and news feeds to decide which stories will go into the day’s newscast. They then must choose the right mix of stories, place the stories in correct order, and make sure the broadcast is precisely timed.

Web producers have a similar job. It is the web producer’s job to make sure that the most important stories are being posted to the website as soon as possible. In news, the Internet is the first priority because it is the quickest way to provide breaking news to the public. The web producer is in charge of the layout of the web page and which graphics accompany each story.

I recently applied for Bay News 9’s summer internship program in producing. I stated in my cover letter that I would like to work with both web producers and show producers, as well as editors, photographers, and reporters. If I am selected for the internship, I think I will gain enough experience to decide on a career that suits me best.