Local News Producer

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers.
• Work with and guide reporters in story production.
• Cook up creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
• Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
• Livin' it up with live timing newscasts.

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience.
• Experience working in a newsroom.
• Writing and copy-editing skills.
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components.
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
• Exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Qualifications

• Values in Action at Hearst Television: Collaboration and open communication.
• Benefits: Modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Emotional Wellness Support, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, LGBTQ+ Health Services.
• About Us: Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.