What are the responsibilities and job description for the Producer position at Oktant Productions?
The Project
“The Loop” is a new local news program in partnership with the Hearst-owned station in Tampa, Florida. The show presents a modern, locally grounded approach to news, featuring reporters and content contributors who live and work in the community. Produced by Oktant Productions, a New York–based production company with deep leadership experience in news, “The Loop” blends trusted journalistic standards with innovative storytelling.
The Role
We are looking for producers to build hyperlocal news segments by blending automated content with human reporting. You will work with AI-driven systems and raw field content to create high-utility news for the Tampa, Florida market.
- Use AI-driven systems and feeds to build daily local news segments.
- Structure and edit content from multiple sources, including professional videographers, reporters, and local contributors.
- Act as an editorial filter, ensuring stories are accurate, visual, and easy to understand.
- Tampa-based candidates: Manage community-sourced leads and local editorial calendars as our on-the-ground eyes and ears.
Requirements
- Professional writing experience with a passion for visual storytelling.
- Tech-forward mindset and the agility to master new automation and newsgathering tools.
- Autonomous worker who is reliable and efficient without constant supervision.
- Strong knowledge of the Tampa Bay area is helpful.