What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Producer/Editor position at HERITAGE BROADCASTING GROUP INC?
At 910 Media Group of Northern Michigan, you will find a thriving, robust, and exciting company with a world-class facility and location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay, first-class benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow alongside accomplished leaders in the industry.
The Company: Heritage Broadcasting’s roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing ever since! We are proud to be Northern Michigan’s News Leader and so much more. We have proudly evolved from Heritage Broadcasting to 910 Media Group. Your one source for news, weather, sports, and entertainment content. We’re out here!
The Position: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced News Producer/Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about journalism, possess strong editorial judgment, and have the ability to produce compelling news stories across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the editorial process from story conception to publication, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and adherence to journalistic standards.
- Pitch, research, and develop news stories that resonate with our audience and align with our editorial mission.
- Collaborate with reporters, writers, and other team members to generate ideas and execute content plans.
- Edit and proofread articles, videos, and multimedia content for clarity, coherence, and consistency.
- Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks to meet production schedules in a fast-paced news environment.
- Stay informed about current events, trends, and developments in the industry to inform editorial decisions.
- Monitor audience engagement metrics and feedback to continuously improve content quality and relevance.
Qualifications:
- A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a news producer, editor, or similar role in a digital newsroom or media organization.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics, principles, and practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in content management systems, video editing software, and other digital tools.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and social media trends is a plus.
The Culture:
- Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged!
- Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you will find our team members are proud of their contributions, and individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate them!
- Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one another to create an unbeatable team.
- Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds of people!
In addition, we hope you'll appreciate:
- Great and inspiring company culture. Entrepreneurship mentality.
- Rest and relaxation. 3 weeks paid time off. 9 paid holidays. Unlimited sick time.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years.
- Development opportunities. We are growing which in turn provides opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
The Location: Heritage Broadcasting is based in beautiful Northern Michigan. This position will be based out of our Traverse City office. This is a great place to live, work and play! With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance of shorelines, it’s easy to see why we love it so much! Northern Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful four seasons and opportunity for year-round outdoor adventures!
Are you ready? Are you excited? Apply today!
Heritage Broadcasting d/b/a 910 Media Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, height and weight, and any other protected classifications covered by federal, state, or local laws.
