Local News Producer

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 53,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WBAL-TV is seeking a Local News Producer to craft compelling, accurate newscasts with a clear plan and creative vision. You will own breaking news and weather displays, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role reports to the Executive Producer and requires in-person attendance. The position demands fast teamwork in a high-stakes environment, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays to cover breaking news.

Qualifications

Professional or college producing experience.
Experience working in a newsroom.
Have writing and copy-editing skills.
Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components.
Creative presentation style and integrity.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts.
Work with reporters in story production.
Coordinate creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, editors, and staff.
Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
Live timing of newscasts.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Copy editing

Creative presentation

Decision making

Attention to accuracy

Education

College degree in journalism

Job description

WBAL-TV has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! This position reports to the Executive Producer. The salary range is $48,000 - $53,000.

Job 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 team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
Live timing newscasts

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience
Experience working in a newsroom
Have writing and copy-editing skills
Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required

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.

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.