Local News Producer

WPBF 25; Florida; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Writing

News production

Multi-tasking

Communication

Educación

Related experience/training

Herramientas

ENPS

Descripción del empleo

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL has an opening for a strong, take-charge Local News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, and can make decisions and communicate the plan clearly and concisely. 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. You will report to the News Director.

Job 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

Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years producing experience
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred
• Experience in a newsroom, the ability to remain calm under pressure

Qualifications Requirements

• 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.

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 | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs