News Producer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Needham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

WCVB in Boston is seeking a News Producer to craft compelling, fast-paced newscasts. You will define a clear vision for each show and guide the team to execute across platforms, ensuring timely, engaging content.

The role requires strong collaboration with editors, the ability to make quick editorial decisions under pressure, and a commitment to high journalistic standards. Flexibility for holidays and overnight shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Video editing skills a plus.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own breaking news and produce an impactful product that resonates with viewers.
• Develop a clear, creative vision for each newscast and communicate it to the team.
• Create multi-platform content to engage audiences across linear and digital.
• Make editorial decisions quickly and adapt as stories evolve.
• Collaborate with assignment editors and crews to ensure timely coverage.
• Maintain high journalistic standards and integrity in all coverage.

Skills

News production

Copy editing

Team collaboration

Editorial decision making

Journalistic integrity

Flexible schedules

Video editing

Military experience considered

Tools

Video editing software

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 to the team. This role requires a strong collaborator 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 an impactful product 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.

News Producer

Role Type

Full-time

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
• Video editing skills a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Compensation: $70,000 - $82,000 /year USD