Producer

Hearst Magazines

Winter Park (FL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, seeks an experienced Local News Producer to take charge of creating compelling newscasts under tight deadlines.

You will select, research, and write content for live broadcasts, coordinating with anchors, reporters, weather staff, photographers, editors, and production teams to deliver a polished, viewer-focused experience.

Qualifications

Proven producing experience in news operations.
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing.
Experience working in a newsroom and ability to multitask.
Ability to summarize information clearly and concisely.
Willing to work holidays, nights, weekends, and overnights.
Bilingual producers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to create a memorable viewer experience.
Coordinate and communicate the creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events.
In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Newsroom Experience

Writing Skills

Multi-tasking

Team Coordination

Breaking News

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, changingnews 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.