News Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet you and/or

Job summary

Hearst Television in Washington, D.C. seeks a News Producer to deliver national political stories with local relevance across broadcast and digital platforms. You will plan coverage, coordinate with stations, and produce content while collaborating with bureau journalists, photographers and technical teams.

You will write, edit and adapt material with editorial judgment for timely, accurate reporting and work within deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of local TV newsroom experience or equivalent deadline-driven journalism experience.
• Strong writing and copy-editing abilities for broadcast and digital.
• Ability to make sound editorial decisions during breaking news.
• Experience collaborating with reporters, photographers, producers and newsroom partners.
• Military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and breaking-news coverage and coordinate with station newsrooms.
• Live production and logistics management to meet deadlines.
• Write, edit and adapt content for broadcast and multiplatform use.
• Use reporting, data and resources from Hearst teams to strengthen coverage.
• Employ AI-enabled tools to improve workflow while verifying facts and sourcing.

Skills

Editorial decision making

Writing

Multiplatform production

Team collaboration

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hearst Television is seeking a News Producer to join our Washington, D.C. News Bureau. In this role, you'll help deliver major national political stories and meaningful local angles to our 28 newsrooms and digital platforms. You'll coordinate coverage, create and edit multiplatform content, and keep stations informed as stories develop - all while working at the center of national politics.

This is an in-person role based in Washington, D.C., reporting to the Deputy Bureau Chief. The work requires close collaboration with bureau journalists, station newsrooms, photographers, technical teams, and Hearst partners, particularly during breaking news and deadline-driven coverage.

What You’ll Do

Plan and execute daily and breaking-news coverage for Hearst Television stations, combining strong editorial judgment, production skills, and logistical coordination to deliver accurate, timely, and locally relevant journalism across broadcast and digital platforms, while seeking and incorporating enterprise content elements from our national data, investigative, and consumer teams and our Hearst partners.

Responsibilities

• Coverage Planning & Station Coordination -Plan daily and breaking-news coverage, communicate updates to station newsrooms, and balance station requests with bureau priorities.
• Live Production & Logistics -Coordinate multiple daily live shots and production logistics with reporters, photographers, producers, and technical teams to meet deadlines.
• Writing, Editing & Multiplatform Content -Produce, write, edit, and adapt accurate, clear, and impartial content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Enterprise Journalism & Collaboration -Use reporting, research, data, and resources from Hearst teams and partners to strengthen coverage and local relevance.
• Technology, AI & Workflow -Use newsroom and approved AI-enabled tools to improve workflow while independently verifying facts, sourcing, context, and final content.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in a local television newsroom, Washington bureau, or comparable deadline-driven journalism environment.
• Working knowledge of newscast production and the day-to-day needs of local newsrooms.
• Ability to make sound editorial decisions and communicate clearly during breaking news and rapidly changing coverage.
• Experience collaborating with reporters, photographers, producers, and other newsroom partners.
• Strong writing, copy-editing, organizational, and multiplatform production skills.li>
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines reliably in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Political reporting or political coverage experience is helpful but not required.
• Related military experience will be considered.

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

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

Salary

The estimated salary range for this role is $68,000 - $72,000. The actual salary offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, and other factors permitted by law. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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.