Position Title: Morning News Producer
Division: Programming
Date: January 6th, 2018
Supervisor: Head of Programming

The TYT Network is looking for an experienced Producer with superior news judgement and
dynamic news producing experience. This Producer will support a daily morning news show and the launch of a new channel on the TYT Network. The ideal candidate must have a keen
understanding of multi-platform strategy and a track record of breaking news successes. This
person will excel by executing big-picture goals and simultaneously focusing on the details and
quality of daily news coverage.

COMPANY PROFILE
The Young Turks is the leader in online news talk and entertainment. With 200 million monthly views and 11 million subscribers, the multi-channel network owns and operates 12 channels across market categories (politics, sports, pop culture, style…). Its flagship show is the world’s largest and the longest-running online daily news show. TYT is the recipient of a long list of industry accolades, including:
 2017 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best News & Politics Series
 2017 Shorty Awards Audience Honor for Best YouTube Presence
 2016 Nominee for Streamy Awards Show of the Year
 2015 Webby Award for Best Online Political News Show
 2015 Variety Magazine’s Top Influencer in News and Politics.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Coordinate on-air news coverage for a daily, one-hour morning news show.
 Researching stories with a specific eye towards contextual points
 Collect quotes from story subjects
 Produce original videos as needed for story segments
 Build show rundowns
 Double-check for factual, informational and spelling errors
 Use performance metrics to direct updates and changes to segments
 Communicate production needs to studio, post-production and publishing teams
 Building graphics and liaising with the graphics department
 Research and prepare guests bios, lower thirds
 Guest booking and coordinating logistics
 Implement storytelling styles and techniques that best resonate with mobile audiences.
 Assign story commentary to network hosts
 Manage pre- and post-production workflow for short-form commentary clips, including
hands-on editing and publishing
 Track and report report on performance of assigned content on various platforms

QUALIFICATIONS

 Candidates should have experience working and multitasking in a high-pressure
television news environment
 Sharp news judgment is a must
 Must possess solid newsgathering abilities
 Demonstrable ability to select and track trending news stories.
 Proven track record with digital media and execution
 Understanding of engagement best practices across various broadcast and digital
platforms.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

TYT is an equal opportunity employer.