Job Description

Job Title: Student Worker - LTVN Executive Producer AY27

Job Classification: Marketing and Communications, Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Terri Evans

Contact: terri_evans@baylor.edu

Work Schedule: 20 hrs per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring

Pay Rate: $9.00 per hour

$4500 scholarship per semester

The Executive Producer will report directly to the Director of Student Media and be the person in charge of the overall production of the LTVN Newscast. The position has a significant role in developing the overall strategy of the LTVN broadcast and staff, including the interviewing and hiring of staff members.

• Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Hiring and supervising LTVN reporters, Managing Editor and Sports Director
• Approving/rejecting/developing story pitches
• Working with Managing Editor to assist reporters enterprising stories
• Assigning stories and enforcing deadlines
• Conducting weekly LTVN meetings
• Communicating with print photogs to secure video
• Stacking newscast, creating weekly production assignments and anchoring/editor scheduling
• Directing newscast from booth/virtually (can alternate w/ managing editor)
• Refreshing animation, graphics and overall look of LTVN
• Producing and reporting 1-2 packages per month
• Newscast distribution (WCCTV, website, YouTube, 3rd parties)
• Collaborating with Managing Editor to train staff members on capturing video, tracking audio and editing
• Editing newscast scripts for clarity, precision, hook ledes and formatting
• Representing LTVN in communications with print editors, budget meetings, staff meetings and weekly content/feedback meeting with Director of Student Media
• Communicating with the FDM production team on a weekly basis
• Perform business operations duties for assigned area of responsibility
• Provide excellent customer service to clients
• Ability to prioritize and take initiative
• Assist with various projects, activities and tasks related to business operations
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Castellaw Communications Center/Rm 232

Work Address: 219 Baylor Ave, Waco, TX 76706