News Producer
Posted Jul 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you created an experience for viewers rather than just reading news.
What they are checking: Creativity in producing, which the posting says goes beyond writing copy.
What would you do
Breaking news hits five minutes before air. What do you change?
What they are checking: Quick adjustment of the show under pressure while keeping it clean on air.
How do you communicate with a field reporter whose live shot is running late?
What they are checking: Calm, clear communication with reporters, anchors and directors under deadline.
Your show ran thirty seconds long. What happened, and how would you fix it next time?
What they are checking: Timing broadcasts accurately and owning mistakes so the same timing problem doesn't happen again.
How do you handle an anchor who wants to change your script right before air?
What they are checking: Teamwork and editorial judgment when collaborating with on-air talent who may see a story differently.
About the work
Walk me through how you'd stack a newscast for Local 5 viewers on a slow news day.
What they are checking: Ordering stories to keep viewers watching, beyond just stacking a rundown.
Write me a tease out loud for a story about a water main break.
What they are checking: Writing compelling teases that bring viewers back after a break.
How do you decide which stories get the most time?
What they are checking: How they prioritize stories by audience interest and news value rather than by what is easiest to fill.
How do you write a web story that adds something the broadcast didn't?
What they are checking: Writing detailed web stories with links and helpful information, as the posting describes.
How do you check spelling and grammar when you're writing fast?
What they are checking: Strong spelling and grammar, which the posting requires for producers.
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