News Producer

Morgan Murphy Media; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

WISC-TV / Channel3000.com is seeking a news producer to determine the content, pacing, and flow of daily newscasts. You will work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, Anchors, and production staff to ensure strong technical and editorial presentation.

You will collaborate with reporters, photographers, and field crews on story selection, live coverage, and breaking news execution, while writing and editing scripts in AP style.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism or a related field preferred.
• Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station preferred but the right entry-level candidate will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Determine the content, pacing, and flow of daily newscasts, including story placement and rundowns.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, Anchors, and production staff to execute newscasts and ensure strong technical and editorial presentation.
• Collaborate with multi-media reporters, photographers, and field crews on story selection, development, live coverage, and breaking news execution.
• Write and edit scripts and stories for air, using strong broadcast and AP style.
• Produce and publish content for web and digital platforms, contributing to an aggressive daily social strategy and helping meet online, social, and mobile goals.
• Lead with creativity and urgency—bringing new ideas daily and helping the team engage with our audience.

Skills

News judgment

AP style

Editing

Multitasking

Leadership

Storytelling

Social media awareness

iNews

Avid

Video editing

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Tools

iNews

Avid Media Composer

Non-linear editing

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Determine the content, pacing, and flow of daily newscasts, including story placement and rundowns.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, Anchors, and production staff to execute newscasts and ensure strong technical and editorial presentation.
• Collaborate with multi-media reporters, photographers, and field crews on story selection, development, live coverage, and breaking news execution.
• Write and edit scripts and stories for air, using strong broadcast and AP style.
• Produce and publish content for web and digital platforms, contributing to an aggressive daily social strategy and helping meet online, social, and mobile goals.
• Lead with creativity and urgency—bringing new ideas daily and helping the team engage with our audience.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid news judgment and a strong command of journalism ethics and professional standards.
• Compelling, accurate writing with strong broadcast + AP style skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, flexibility, and on-the-spot problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of storytelling, high-impact graphics, and video showcasing.
• Working knowledge of newsroom tools and workflows, including newsroom systems (e.g., iNews) and non-linear editing (e.g., Avid); familiarity with social media, cameras, and editing systems.

Experience & Education

• Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station preferred but the right entry-level candidate will be considered.
• BA/BS in journalism or a related field preferred.

What News 3 Now / WISC-TV Offers

• A dynamic, progressive, family‑owned company that values employees, culture, and community.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, EAP, HSA, 401(k), and paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays).

WISC-TV/Channel3000.com is anEqual Opportunity Employer.