Senior Producer - Spectrum News NECN

About the role

Spectrum News NECN is seeking a Senior Producer who can collaborate with a hard-working team to build engaging and informative newscasts. We cover MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, using innovative journalistic approaches and comprehensive research to inform our audience.

Responsibilities

• Making editorial decisions
• Fact-checking scripts
• Creating show rundowns
• Data-informed decision-making
• Initiating and controlling plans for breaking news

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years in television news producing, 3+ years in line producing
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of current events and familiarity with the local market and industry trends
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, passion for news, ability to lift up to 5 pounds
• Travel Ability: Open to travel for field duties
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan

Pay

The base pay for this position generally is between $81,800.00 and $131,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to "breaking news" and/or severe weather emergencies.