Morning News Producer

About the role

WGME has an immediate opening for a creative Weekend News Producer.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day production of newscasts.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content.
• Determine the content and flow of newscasts.
• Work with management and on‑air staff to generate and write stories.
• Develop content for the station’s website.

Requirements

• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station (entry‑level candidates may be considered).

Qualifications

• Journalism degree preferred.

Skills

• Solid news judgment
• Compelling and accurate writer
• Ability to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem‑solving abilities
• Proficient with non‑linear editing (e.g., Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

Pay

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $19.23 to $20.32. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.