Producer

WLWT-TV News 5 Hearst Televisions top-rated NBC affiliate in Cincinnati OH has an opening for a strong take-charge producer who will elevate our news product to the next level. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive while making decisions and communicating the plan in a clear concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must know how to own breaking news win the big story and produce dominant weather coverage during severe events. Candidates must be quick and calm under pressure. This role reports to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities:

• Selecting researching and writing compelling content for live newscasts to make the newscast an experience for viewers
• Working with news management to execute the strategic vision and brand of the news organization
• Showcasing content and anchors to win the big story and make the newscast visually compelling and memorable
• Communicating coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors reporters meteorologists photographers editors and production staff
• Consistently posting to digital platforms
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements:

• Excellent writing spelling grammar and copy-editing skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays when necessary shifts that may include nights weekends and overnights and flexible with schedule to be available during severe weather and breaking news
• Onsite attendance required
• College degree in broadcast journalism broadcast news or related field or equivalent work experience
• Creative presentation style
• Ability to showcase content and anchors
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge of ENPS or similar programs a plus

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 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