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HCAM NEWS PRODUCER JOB OPENING

HCAM is the community access television station for Hopkinton, MA. This active, growing station is adding a newscast to its lineup, and the full-time position of News Producer will be an integral part of this program.

The position of News Producer is to coordinate and produce local Hopkinton news to be shown on a ½ hour news show on the HCAM channel and integrated with HCAM’s website.  News to be covered includes local hard news (politics, government etc), soft news (features, special interest) and public service announcements;

Responsibilities:

  1. Producing – Production of a ½ hour news show three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). All aspects of studio production are required: directing, camera operator, audio, graphics.
  2. ENG – Responsible for on-location news gathering to support studio newscast.
  3. Editing – Edit raw footage for newscast.
  4. Governmental Meetings – Cover local governmental meetings and edit sections for newscasts as necessary.
  5. Reporting – Write copy for newscasts, local stories and meeting articles for web presence.
  6. Other – Other duties as assigned.

The News Producer will coordinate and interface with the volunteer crew of HCAM, and be responsible for all technical aspects of the newscast. Hours will change according to the schedule of coverage. The News Producer will work closely with the News Editor to determine how the station resources will be utilized.

If interested in this position, please send resume and cover letter by 2/1/10 to:

Jim Cozzens
Station Manager, HCAM-TV
77 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
jim@hcam.tv