Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

WESH 2/CW18, Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, seeks an experienced Local News Producer who can craft memorable newscasts under tight deadlines, write clean scripts, and coordinate with anchors, reporters, meteorologists and editors.

The role requires in-person, fast-paced newsroom work, aggressive breaking news coverage, and strong communication; bilingual producers encouraged; flexibility with holidays and nights.

Qualifications

• Professional or college producing experience.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills.
• Experience working in a newsroom.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
• Highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers.
• Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

News production

Writing & copy editing

Deadline driven

Team coordination

Live broadcasts

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Local News Producer

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market has an opening for an experienced, take-charge producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. This person must work well under deadlines and have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility, and a positive can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track of aggressive breaking news coverage, creativity and strong story selection. You must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and remain calm under pressure. We are looking for a producer who understands the need for team building and great communication/relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an \"experience\" for viewers


• Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff


• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events


• In-person attendance is required

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience


• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills


• Experience working in a newsroom


• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously


• Ability to summarize 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


• Severe weather coverage experience is a plus


• Strong presence in the control room


• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news


• Producers who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply


• 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

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision


• 401(k) matching


• Emotional Wellness Support


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• LGBTQ+ Health Services


• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs