What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Producer position at WLWT?
Job Description
WLWT, the Hearst Television owned, NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have creative vision, experience making decisions and strong communication skills The successful candidate knows how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. The candidate should be able to quickly learn about Cincinnati’s news market along with how to cover the distinct communities in our DMA. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's 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.
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 awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
WLWT, the Hearst Television owned, NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have creative vision, experience making decisions and strong communication skills The successful candidate knows how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. The candidate should be able to quickly learn about Cincinnati’s news market along with how to cover the distinct communities in our DMA. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
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 a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
- Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events
- Live timing newscasts
- 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
- In-person attendance is required
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's 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 family's needs
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 awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
