Live 5 Classroom: Live 5 executive producer shows you what a news producer does

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Ever wondered who decides which stories come first in a newscast and who makes sure the news begins and ends on time?

The answer to both questions is the news producer.

Live 5 Executive Producer Chaunté Turner hosts Live 5 Classroom Thursday to explain how a news producer works with reporters and news coming into the newsroom to build the newscast over the course of the day and how they manage what’s on the air during the newscast.

Live 5 Classroom: Executive Producer Chaunte’ Turner talks about the behind the scenes job of a News Producer.
Posted by Live 5 News on Thursday, April 16, 2020

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