What are the responsibilities and job description for the LINE PRODUCER position at TBN?
Job Summary: The Line Producer for Stakelbeck Tonight plays a pivotal role in shaping, executing, and delivering a fast-paced, news-driven daily live program. This position requires a strong news background, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent grammar skills. Based out of TBN’s new Fort Worth studios, the role demands exceptional organizational ability, newsroom instincts, and the ability to keep the team moving with precision and focus each day.
A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities
- Execute the vision of the Executive and Senior Producers by building a fast-paced, visually compelling rundown against tight deadlines.
- Manage production elements with the team to ensure the strongest video, sound, and graphics make air.
- Monitor the aesthetics of the screen to ensure visuals support the story and conversation.
- Coordinate and anticipate breaking news coverage, adapting rundowns quickly.
- Review scripts, banners, and graphics for grammar, style, and tone.
- Contribute to next-day prep and pitch original content ideas.
- Prepare and manage the rundown of news stories, ensuring the smooth execution of all video, graphic, and editorial elements.
- Use non-linear video editing skills to produce high-impact content quickly under tight deadlines.
- Build and refine segments to align with the show’s editorial vision.
- Oversee the editing team during pre-production and final pass, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output.
- Knowledge of Octopus newsroom software is helpful.
What You Bring
- Flexibility to work overtime to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.
- Strong background in news and live television production.
- Excellent writing and grammar skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and adapt to breaking news.
- Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate across the production team.
- Organizational skills and editorial judgment to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of all TV Production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with the ability to seamlessly navigate and drive an edit session alongside the Editor
- Experience in a complex live production control room environment.
- Familiarity with Production Control Room automation systems.
- Production coordination and management skills
Required Education –
- Bachelor’s Degree or Technical School degree in communications, electronics, television production, or related field.
About TBN
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is the leader in faith-based television programming seen in 100million homes in America and footprint reaches global. We combine creativity and data to fulfill our mission of reaching as many people as we can with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have over thirty 24-hour television foreign partner networks reaching every part of the globe. TBN is a workplace committed to creating an environment where people can play a vital role in impacting the world and doing some of the best work of their careers. TBN has a unique opportunity for a highly-skilled, experienced individual to join our team in the launch and continuing operation of a new daily live program focused on offering perspectives on daily events, which will be anchored from our new studios in Fort Worth, Texas.