Producer

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Winston-Salem (NC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WXII/WCWG, owned by Hearst Television in Winston-Salem, NC, has an opening for a Local News Producer who can create meaningful and memorable newscasts with creative vision. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information.

You must be fast, accurate, and able to collaborate with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff to deliver compelling coverage.

Qualifications

Proven ability to write and copy-edit for broadcast
Experience guiding reporters and crews in a newsroom
Ability to summarize complex information into clear segments
Strong creative presentation style and storytelling instincts
Experience handling breaking news and weather elements

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to create an engaging viewer experience
Guide reporters in story production and execution
Coordinate creative vision with anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff
Booth and time live newscasts, including breaking news and weather events
Maintain accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of news content

Skills

Writing

Copy-editing

Newsroom coordination

Creative presentation

Breaking news experience

Job description

Job ID: 74862
Job Views: 54
Location: Winston-Salem, United States
Zip Code: 27106
Job Category: Television
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: $
Posted: 09.20.2026

Job Description

Local News Producer

WXII/WCWG, owned by Hearst Television in Winston-Salem, NC, 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!

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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