Producer

Asian American Journalists Association

Location (WV)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

A news organization is seeking a Local News Producer to create impactful newscasts. The ideal candidate will have experience in story selection and production, along with a flair for coordinating live events. Responsibilities include guiding reporters, writing content, and collaborating with a diverse team. Candidates must demonstrate strong journalistic integrity and be available for flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Professional or college producing experience.
Experience working in a newsroom.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Select and write content for live newscasts.
Guide reporters in story production.
Coordinate with anchors, photographers, and editors.

Skills

Writing and copy-editing skills

Coordination of crews

Creative presentation style

Journalistic integrity

Job description

WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, WI 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.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
Work with and guide reporters in story production
Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
Live timing newscasts

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience
Experience working in a newsroom
Have writing and copy-editing skills
Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
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.

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