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Episode Synopsis
On this season of the Experts podcast we have spoken to a Chief of Staff, the award winning and record-breaking News Anchors Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon, and now it is time to talk to the heart and soul of the newsroom - the Producer. Former Seven News Producer and now Media Engagement Manager Simone Kerr gives us an insight from the producers perspective. The love of storytelling, the pace and the pressure of a modern newsroom are all elements that need to come together to produce the nightly news.
Some topics we discuss are:
What is the role of a producer?
What characteristics does a good news producer have? Attention to detail? Energy? News addict?
Sourcing expert talent for the show? How difficult is it? What pressures are there? Do you tend use the same people or is there scope for fresh talent?
What stops a story from getting up?
What grabs your attention?
Who is your media influence?
What media do you consume?
What story have you worked on that you are most proud of?
Some topics we discuss are:
What is the role of a producer?
What characteristics does a good news producer have? Attention to detail? Energy? News addict?
Sourcing expert talent for the show? How difficult is it? What pressures are there? Do you tend use the same people or is there scope for fresh talent?
What stops a story from getting up?
What grabs your attention?
Who is your media influence?
What media do you consume?
What story have you worked on that you are most proud of?
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