Television Test Producer CB

Hearst

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Hearst local newsroom in Des Moines is seeking a Local News Producer who can craft meaningful, memorable newscasts and lead a collaborative team. The role requires fast, accurate decision-making and a clear plan communicated to the staff.

You will own breaking news, wrap weather information into compelling coverage, and guide reporters, anchors, meteorologists and editors to produce engaging live broadcasts while maintaining the highest journalistic standards.

Qualifications

Professional or college producing experience.
Experience working in a newsroom.
Strong writing and copy-editing skills.

Responsibilities

Select, research and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an experience for viewers.
Work with and guide reporters in story production.
Coordinate creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff.
Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
Produce live newscasts.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Strong writing

Copy-editing

Team coordination

Breaking news

Job description

((Station)), the ((AAA)) affiliate in ((location)), has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The ideal candidate has creative vision, experience making decisions and the ability to communicate a clear plan.

The Local News Producer knows how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. This position requires speed, accuracy and the ability to work well with a team of like-minded professionals. Accuracy is job one. You will report to the ((manager)).

Responsibilities

Select, research and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an experience for viewers.
Work with and guide reporters in story production.
Coordinate creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff.
Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
Produce live newscasts.

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience.
Experience working in a newsroom.
Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
Ability to coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components.
Creative presentation style and the ability to showcase all resources and elements.
Highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Availability to work holidays and shifts, including nights, weekends and overnights.
Flexibility to be available during breaking news.
Related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day 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, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.