WLKY - Newscast Producer

Job Description WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and calm under pressure. Must be willing to work weekends, nights or overnights. Responsibilities Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewersWork with and guide reporters in story productionCoordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staffBoothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather eventsLive timing newscastsAssist with digital production; writing and sharing content Requirements Professional or college producing experienceExperience working in a newsroomHave writing and copy-editing skillsCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslyExperience summarizing information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsHave and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standardsMust be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking newsRelated military experience will be considered Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 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. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.