News Producer

Hearst Television; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Diversity and Community Engagement

Job summary

Hearst Television’s Boston ABC affiliate, WCVB, is seeking a News Producer to craft compelling, fast-paced newscasts and multi-platform content. The role demands strong editorial judgment, a leadership presence in the newsroom, and the ability to own breaking news while collaborating with digital teams.

The ideal candidate brings proven producing experience, sharp writing, and a commitment to high-quality journalism, with flexibility to work varied shifts and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing newscasts in a professional newsroom.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills for both linear and digital platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with assignment editors and dispatch crews.
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
• Must be available for holidays and night/weekend/overnight shifts; in-person attendance required.
• Video editing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build memorable newscasts with concise writing and storytelling.
• Write compelling news stories in active voice.
• Act quickly during breaking news to deliver essential information.
• Demonstrate a commanding presence in the control room and communicate with staff.
• Collaborate with digital editors to amplify engagement across web and social platforms.
• Contribute ideas for everyday stories and newsroom projects.
• Participate in news specials, major events, and station initiatives.

Skills

News producing

Writing & copy-editing

Collaboration with editors

Editorial decision-making

Journalistic integrity

Flexibility in schedule

In-person attendance

Video editing ability

Military experience considered

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WCVB, Hearst Television's market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston, is looking for a News Producer who excels at creating compelling, memorable content in a fast-paced news environment. The ideal candidate can construct a clear, creative vision for each newscast and communicate that vision effectively. This role requires a strong leader who thrives in a newsroom setting and can develop multi-platform content. You are a pro when it comes to making editorial decisions under pressure and adapting as stories evolve. You know how to own breaking news and produce impactful linear and digital content that resonates with our viewers. You are fast, flexible, and work well in a room full of experienced professionals who share the same passion and commitment to quality journalism.

Description

WCVB, Hearst Television's market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston, is looking for a News Producer who excels at creating compelling, memorable content in a fast-paced news environment. The ideal candidate can construct a clear, creative vision for each newscast and communicate that vision effectively. This role requires a strong leader who thrives in a newsroom setting and can develop multi-platform content. You are a pro when it comes to making editorial decisions under pressure and adapting as stories evolve. You know how to own breaking news and produce impactful linear and digital content that resonates with our viewers. You are fast, flexible, and work well in a room full of experienced professionals who share the same passion and commitment to quality journalism.

Responsibilities

• Build memorable newscasts using creative showcasing, concise writing, and skillful storytelling
• Write compelling news stories in active voice
• Act quickly and decisively during breaking news, effectively delivering need-to-know information to a broad audience
• Demonstrate a commanding presence in the control room, clearly communicating to production staff and on-air team
• Display a digital-first mindset, collaborating with digital editors to amplify engagement across web and social platforms and posting stories and video as often as possible
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with promotions and engineering teams
• Be an everyday story idea contributor
• Take part in newsroom projects including news specials, major event coverage, and programming related to station initiatives

Requirements

• Professional newscast producing experience
• Proven writing and copy-editing skills for both linear and digital
• Ability to collaborate with assignment editors in dispatching crews
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, night/weekend/overnight shifts, and be flexible during breaking news
• In-person attendance required
• Video editing skills a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $90,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.