Creative News Producer - Fast-Paced, Multi-Platform

Hearst

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WGAL News 8, the NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, seeks a strong, take-charge News Producer who can craft memorable newscasts. The ideal candidate will be creative, decisive, and able to communicate a strategic plan clearly, with top news judgment and a proactive attitude.

Proficiency in digital/social platforms is valued. The role involves coordinating with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, editors, and production staff, and contributing to

Qualifications

  • Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews simultaneously.
  • Ability to synthesize and summarize complex information into clear segments.
  • Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
  • Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
  • Must be available to work holidays, nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule for breaking news.

Responsibilities

  • Selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts to support the station's brand.
  • Working with reporters and photojournalists to develop highly visual stories.
  • Coordinating and executing creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, editors, digital producers, and production staff.
  • Contributing content to the station’s digital and social platforms on a regular basis.

Skills

Strong writing
Multi-tasking
Story summarization
Creative presentation
Journalistic integrity
Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism
DINFOS training/defense information school

Tools

ENPS

Job description

WGAL News 8, the NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, seeks a strong, take-charge News Producer who can craft memorable newscasts. The ideal candidate will be creative, decisive, and able to communicate a strategic plan clearly, with top news judgment and a proactive attitude.

Proficiency in digital/social platforms is valued. The role involves coordinating with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, editors, and production staff, and contributing to

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