Producer

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
Producer

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS, has an opening for a Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewersWork with and guide reporters in story productionCoordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staffBoothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather eventsLive timing newscasts 

Requirements

Professional or college producing experienceExperience working in a newsroomHave writing and copy-editing skillsCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslyExperience summarizing information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsHave and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standardsMust be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking newsRelated military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

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 more 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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
10/23/2023

Closing Date:
11/22/2023

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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