Live News Producer — Craft Breaking Broadcasts & Weather
HEARST STATIONS INC
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Job summary
Hearst Stations Inc. is seeking a Local News Producer for the WTAE Pittsburgh newsroom. The role focuses on creating meaningful and memorable newscasts with a clear plan, strong writing, and fast, accurate execution.
You will lead live broadcasts, collaborate with anchors and reporters, and oversee weather and science integration while maintaining journalistic integrity and adhering to deadlines.
Qualifications
- Professional or college producing experience.
- Experience working in a newsroom.
- Strong 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 the ability to showcase all resources and elements.
- Highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
- Availability to work holidays and shifts, including nights, weekends and overnights.
- In-person attendance is required.
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 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff.
- Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
- Produce live newscasts.
Skills
Education
Job description
Hearst Stations Inc. is seeking a Local News Producer for the WTAE Pittsburgh newsroom. The role focuses on creating meaningful and memorable newscasts with a clear plan, strong writing, and fast, accurate execution.
You will lead live broadcasts, collaborate with anchors and reporters, and oversee weather and science integration while maintaining journalistic integrity and adhering to deadlines.
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