News Producer
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Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70000 - 82000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
News Producer
WCVB Hearst Televisions market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston is looking for a News Producer who excels at creating compelling memorable content in a fast-paced news environment. The ideal candidate can construct a clear creative vision for each newscast and communicate that vision effectively to the team. This role requires a strong collaborator who thrives in a newsroom setting and can develop multi-platform content. You are a pro when it comes to making editorial decisions under pressure and adapting as stories evolve. You know how to own breaking news and produce an impactful product that resonates with our viewers. You are fast flexible and work well in a room full of experienced professionals who share the same passion and commitment to quality journalism.
Responsibilities
Build memorable newscasts using creative showcasing concise writing and skillful storytelling
- Write compelling news stories in active voice
- Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors reporters meteorologists photographers editors and production staff
- Act quickly and decisively during breaking news effectively delivering need-to-know information to a broad audience
- Demonstrate a commanding presence in the control room clearly communicating to production staff and on-air team
- Display a digital-first mindset collaborating with digital editors to amplify engagement across web and social platforms and posting stories and video as often as possible
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with promotions and engineering teams
- Be an everyday story idea contributor
Requirements
- Professional newscast producing experience
- Proven writing and copy-editing skills for both linear and digital
- Ability to collaborate with assignment editors in dispatching crews
- Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Must be available to work holidays night/weekend/overnight shifts and be flexible during breaking news
- Video editing skills a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
Value in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $70000 and $82000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs market demands and conditions including geographic location where the work will be performed and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
Hearsts 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.
- 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 familys needs
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Video Editing
- Communication skills
- Content Management Systems
- Military Experience
- Copy Editing
- AP Style
- Ftp
- Journalism
- SEO
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
