Producer

Local News Producer at WISN‑TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, WI, responsible for creating meaningful and memorable newscasts with creative vision, decisive communication, and coordination of breaking news, weather, and story production.

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.
• Coordinate creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
• Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events.
• Live‑time newscasts.

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience.
• Experience working in a newsroom.
• Writing and copy‑editing skills.
• Ability to 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.
• 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.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Schedule

Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day—stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. Behind the scenes we foster collaboration and open communication, ensuring the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs