Dynamic Local News Producer: Breaking News & Nights

WPBF 25; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness program

Job summary

WPBF 25, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is seeking a strong Local News Producer who can create memorable newscasts, make fast decisions, and communicate the plan clearly.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record of breaking news, winning big stories, and weather; they are excellent writers, calm under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom with tight deadlines. Must work weekends, nights or overnights.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
• Working with and guiding reporters in story production
• Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• In-person attendance is required

Skills

Writing

News production

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Related experience/training

Tools

ENPS

Job description

WPBF 25, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is seeking a strong Local News Producer who can create memorable newscasts, make fast decisions, and communicate the plan clearly.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record of breaking news, winning big stories, and weather; they are excellent writers, calm under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom with tight deadlines. Must work weekends, nights or overnights.