Television News Senior Producer

Fort Myers Broadcasting; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

EAP

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

WINK News in Southwest Florida seeks a Senior Producer to lead the production of a high-profile newscast. You will oversee planning, content direction, story development, and on-air scripting to deliver polished, accurate journalism.

You will manage deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and uphold ethical standards while guiding reporters and editors to craft compelling stories for viewers in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as a newscast producer or in a similar role.
• Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic ethics.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling news stories.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a news environment.

Responsibilities

• Content Planning: Collaborate with the news team to develop story ideas, determine content priorities, and create a compelling newscast.
• Editorial Direction: Establish the editorial direction of the newscast with senior news managers and uphold journalistic ethics.
• Story Development: Assign stories to reporters and guide angles to ensure clarity and engagement.
• Production Coordination: Oversee production, coordinating with camera operators, editors, graphics teams, and staff.
• Script Writing and Editing: Write and edit scripts for anchors, ensuring accuracy and appropriate tone.
• Time Management: Maintain a strict schedule and adapt quickly to breaking news.
• Collaboration: Promote teamwork and coordinate with graphics and promotions for quality output.

Skills

Journalistic ethics

Editorial judgment

Writing & editing

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communication

Job description

Senior Producer:

WINK News-Southwest Florida’s News Leader is seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Producer to join our dynamic team for a high-profile newscast. As the Senior Producer, you will play a crucial role in creating engaging and informative news content for our viewers. You will be responsible for overseeing the producing process from start to finish, ensuring the smooth execution of one of our prominent newscasts.

Responsibilities:

1. Content Planning: Collaborate with the news team to develop story ideas, determine content priorities, and create a compelling newscast. Stay up to date with current events and identify potential breaking news stories.
2. Editorial Direction: Work closely with key news managers to establish the editorial direction of the newscast. Maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity and ensure that news stories are accurate, balanced, and adhere to ethical guidelines.
3. Story Development: Assign stories to reporters and provide guidance on story angles. Help shape and refine news stories to ensure they are clear, concise, and engaging for the audience.
4. Production Coordination: Oversee the production process, including coordinating with camera operators, editors, graphics teams, and other staff members.
5. Script Writing and Editing: Write and edit scripts for anchors, ensuring they are well-written, accurate, and aligned with the news style and tone of the organization. Assist reporters and writers in crafting their stories for on-air presentation.
6. Time Management: Maintain a strict schedule to ensure the newscast runs smoothly. React quickly to breaking news and make necessary adjustments to the newscast.
7. Collaboration: Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by effectively communicating with all team members and promoting teamwork. Coordinate with other departments, such as graphics and promotions, to enhance the overall quality of the newscast.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field (preferred)
• Proven experience as a newscast producer or in a similar role
• Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic ethics
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling news stories
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a news environment

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to traverse the office workspace daily and occasional field work if needed.
• Ability to perceive and respond to visual and auditory cues.

Benefits:

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability
• PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WINK News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

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