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News Producer

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market has an opening for an experienced, take-charge News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. You must work well under deadlines and have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility, and a positive can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track of aggressive breaking news coverage, creativity and strong story selection. You must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and remain calm under pressure. We are looking for a producer who understands the need for team building and great communication/relationships with colleagues. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
In-person attendance is required

Requirements

2-4 years producing experience
Creative presentation style
Experience with ENPS is a plus
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase elements/stories in newscast
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Severe weather coverage experience is a plus
Strong presence in the control room
Must be available to work holidays, and all other shifts including overnights and nights, and be flexible and available during breaking news
Producers who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply

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 | 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

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