News Producer

WGAL News 8 the NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York PA market is looking for a strong take-charge News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive with the ability to make decisions and communicate a strategic plan in a clear concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must be fast calm under pressure and eager to grow in their craft. The successful candidate will know how to use digital/social media to find great stories as well as to contribute to all platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

Selecting researching and writing content for live newscasts to further the Coverage You Can Count On brand of WGAL News 8.
Working with reporters and photojournalists to develop highly visual stories in assigned newscasts.
Communicating coordinating and executing creative vision with a team of anchors reporters meteorologists photojournalists editors digital producers and production staff.

Contributing content to our stations digital and social platforms on a regular basis.

Required Skills:
Excellent writing spelling grammar and copy-editing skills.

Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to synthesize and summarize complex information into comprehensive segments.
Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Must be available to work holidays shifts that include nights weekends and overnights and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Required Experience:
Previous producing experience preferred.
Experience with ENPS preferred.

Education:
College degree in broadcast journalism broadcast news or related field preferred
Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be strongly considered.

Values 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 communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

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