WLKY - Newscast Producer

Hearst Television; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Local News Producer to craft engaging newscasts and guide a team of reporters, anchors, and production staff. The candidate will research, write, and coordinate content across live and digital platforms in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has newsroom producing experience, strong writing and editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple crews under deadlines, including weekends or overnights when required.

Qualifications

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style with high journalistic integrity

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
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Live timing newscasts
• Assist with digital production; writing and sharing content

Skills

Newsroom experience

Strong writing

Deadline management

Team coordination

Creative storytelling

Ethical standards

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and calm under pressure. Must be willing to work weekends, nights or overnights.

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 team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Live timing newscasts
• Assist with digital production; writing and sharing content

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing 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
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
• 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

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.