Senior Producer, AM

Ilba; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health plans

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Job summary

WICS-TV, Newschannel 20 in Springfield, IL is seeking an energetic AM Senior News Producer (TV & Digital) to craft engaging newscasts and digital content. The role involves gathering material, shaping the daily flow, and writing for both on-air and online platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring strong writing, leadership, and news judgment, with the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines. Experience in producing newscasts and familiarity with non-linear editing tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and on-air storytelling skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience producing newscasts preferred.
• Degree in journalism or communications preferred.
• Familiarity with non-linear editing and newsroom systems (Premiere/Avid/iNews) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts.
• Produce and booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events.
• Create and edit video content for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with news managers, assignment desk, anchors, reporters/MMJs, and photographers.
• Ensure story selection and placement fit newsroom standards for vision and growth.
• Understand our DMA, key target audiences and where they live.

Skills

Writing

Leadership

News judgment

Time management

Education

Degree in journalism/communications

Tools

Premiere

Avid

iNews

Job description

WICS-TV, Newschannel 20 in Springfield, IL has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic and dynamic AM Senior News Producer (TV & Digital) to create meaningful and creative newscasts! This position is responsible for daily production of newscasts, including gathering content, determining content for the newscasts, creating flow of the newscasts, writing for both on-air and digital platforms.

We are looking for someone with a creative vision. The ideal candidate will want to win the big story each day and own breaking news.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts
• Produce and booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events
• Execute our brand in all newscasts and on all platforms
• Create and edit video content for newscasts and digital platforms
• Work closely with news managers, assignment desk, anchors, reporters/MMJs, and photographers to cover breaking news and win the big story(ies) of the day
• Ensure that story selection and placement fits newsroom standards for vision and growth
• Understand our DMA, key target audiences and where they live
• Produce engaging, accurate work
• Use a variety of content, including live and user-generated content, for storytelling
• Gather content and write for digital platforms

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, writing and leadership skills
• Solid news judgment
• Ability to multi-task and manage time well in a fast-paced environment and under deadlines
• Ability to execute news strategies and news brand
• Prior news producing experience preferred
• A college degree in journalism, broadcasting or communication preferred
• Knowledge of non-linear editing (Premiere, Avid, etc.) and newsroom systems (such as iNews) preferred

Compensation:

The base salary compensation range for this role is $45K-$50K. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits:

Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, and floating holidays.