Producer

New York State Broadcasters Association; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional broadcasting organization in Burlington, VT is seeking a Local News Producer to create impactful newscasts and manage breaking news, including important weather information. The ideal candidate should possess excellent writing and copy-editing skills, a creative presentation style, and experience in a newsroom. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and are committed to accuracy, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing news content, either professionally or in college.
• Background in working within a newsroom environment.
• Experience working in a newsroom.
• Professional or college producing experience.
• Accuracy is job one.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful and memorable newscasts.
• Make decisions and communicate plans effectively.
• Manage breaking news and weather information accurately.
• Work quickly and collaborate in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Writing and copy-editing skills

Creative presentation style

Showcase resources

Job description

WPTZ/WNNE, the Hearst Television, NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Requirements

Have writing and copy-editing skills\

Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Experience

Professional or college producing experience

Experience working in a newsroom

About the Company

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.