The Field Producer is responsible for the coordination, planning, and management of outside broadcasts and live crossings, ensuring seamless execution, timely delivery, and high editorial standards across all platforms. The role involves overseeing the logistics, editorial direction, and production quality of news packages, ensuring accurate, compelling, and timely delivery of content from on-the-ground locations to the newsroom.
Planning Outside Broadcasts
Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
Arrange guests for live crossings and interviews.
Conduct assessment for suitability of venue.
Ensure diverse, timely live interviews per news desk direction.
Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the news desk.
Editorial Oversight
Shape and refine story angles in alignment with editorial strategy.
Guide and support interview structures to ensure coherent storytelling and high production value.
Uphold journalistic integrity, accuracy, and editorial quality under tight deadlines.
Field Coordination
Direct and coordinate reporters, camera crews, and technical teams for live and recorded productions.
Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
Manage on-site logistics, including transport, permits, equipment, and venue access.
Serve as the primary liaison between the field team and the newsroom.
News Gathering & Planning
Collaborate with reporters, camera crews, and newsroom editors to plan field coverage.
Identify, source, and verify story elements, background material, and leads ahead of coverage.
Conduct location scouting and risk assessments for field assignments.
Communication
Maintain strong coordination with Assignments, News Editors, and Logistics.
Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.
Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.
Research
Perform thorough research, including pre-interviews, fact-checking, and background compilation.
Monitor social media, traditional news outlets, and internal archives for real-time developments and visuals.
Provide reporters with concise and reliable background material.
Implementation
Deliver timely updates to the News Desk on the status of field assignments.
Ensure field content adheres to editorial and ethical standards throughout the process.
Secure unique soundbites and insights from interviewees, adding value to editorial output.
Technical & Production Support
Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.
Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).
Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.
Review raw footage and contribute to editing or scripting where required.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all field/production activities adhere to health and safety protocols, legal standards, and ethical guidelines.
Manage press credentials and access in sensitive or high-risk areas.
Qualifications
National Senior Certificate - Essential
Higher Certificate in Broadcast and/or Journalism - Essential
Experience
3 years in Broadcast and/or Journalism and/or Producing
Drivers Licences - Essential
Language
English - Advanced
Technology Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Essential
Dalet - Basic
Technical / Job Specific Competencies
Contributing to Team Success
Decision Making
Managing Work
Planning and Organising
Risk Taking
