Special Projects Producer

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

A prominent media organization is seeking a Special Projects Producer in Manchester, NH, to oversee their Investigative team. This leadership role involves managing content production across multiple platforms, ensuring insightful and impactful storytelling. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proven decision-making abilities, and knowledge of media law. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and more, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Proven ability in making decisions based on strong ethics.
Desire to win with a solid producing background.
Knowledge of media law and making public records requests.
Ability to lead and coach a team.

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation of investigative and special projects journalists.
Manage pitching, researching, writing and producing stories.
Coach producers, reporters, and photojournalists.
Respond to breaking investigative news.
Post stories and videos on digital platforms.
Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Must have strong newsgathering skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills.
Post stories and video on digital platforms.
Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects.
Communicate effectively with news staff, promotions, and legal team.
In‑person attendance is required.
Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Newsgathering skills

Creative presentation style

Multi-tasking abilities

Public records requests

Story pitching

Video editing (entry-level)

Tools

Adobe Premier editing system

Job description

Special Projects Producer

WMUR-TV is looking for a Special Projects Producer who can help oversee our Investigative team and Special Projects. We need a driven, organized leader who can articulate a visionforinvestigations, promotable stories, documentary-style packages and special shows.

The right candidate will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content for broadcast and digital platforms as well as leading the team to produce insightful, hard-hitting and meaningful stories. The Special Projects Producer will help manage all aspects of content from our Investigative team and other special projects, including, but not limited to, investigative breaking news, investigative angles for the day’s top story and long-form investigative pieces as well as some documentary-style reporting.

You must have proven ability in making decisions based on strong ethics, a solid producing background, and a desire to win. You must be able to research, pitch, and gather information efficiently and be able to work independently as well as with a team. Clear and effective communication skills are a must as well as strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage a calendar of specials, including follow‑up stories. You will also be responsible for evaluating investigative story pitches, scripts, teases and getting full approval of all scripts and video.

Knowledge of media law and making public records requests is also required.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversight of the preparation of a team of investigative and special projects journalists.
Oversight pitching, researching, writing and producing investigative and special projects stories and specials.
Coach producers, reporters, and photojournalists
Respond to breaking investigative news and seeking out investigative angles for top stories.
Collaboration of digital response to investigative news and special projects.
Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines
Must have strong newsgathering skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Post stories and video on digital platforms
Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects
Communicate effectively with news staff, promotions, and legal team
In‑person attendance is required
Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Experience Requirements:

Should have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually.

Qualifications Requirements:

Have a strong sense of audience desires
Possess outstanding communication skills
Ability to multi‑task and coordinate crews and responsibilities simultaneously
An ability to summarize information into easy‑to‑understand components
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Knowledge of media law and making public records requests
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Use of Adobe Premier editing system is a plus

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.