Multiplatform News Producer for Local Stories & Impact

Spectrum News; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News NECN is seeking a dynamic TV producer to lead local news coverage and shape top stories for broadcast across multiple platforms. You’ll steer newscasts, decide on air content, and mentor staff to deliver compelling storytelling in a fast-paced newsroom.

You’ll collaborate across departments, manage breaking news, and adapt to shifting schedules while traveling to uncover meaningful community stories. A strong, proactive communicator thrives here.

Qualifications

• Experience: Television news – 2+ years.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical: Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro).
• Skills: Go-getter personality and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead local news coverage decisions and determine the most important stories to air.
• Collaborate with colleagues to decide what goes on air and when.
• Travel to discover important stories in the neighborhood and engage with the community.

Skills

Social media knowledge

Go-getter attitude

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Spectrum News NECN is seeking a dynamic TV producer to lead local news coverage and shape top stories for broadcast across multiple platforms. You’ll steer newscasts, decide on air content, and mentor staff to deliver compelling storytelling in a fast-paced newsroom.

You’ll collaborate across departments, manage breaking news, and adapt to shifting schedules while traveling to uncover meaningful community stories. A strong, proactive communicator thrives here.