Wls, Weekend Morning Newscast Producer

Job Description

ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL is seeking an energetic, creative producer for our weekend morning newscasts.

Responsibilities:
• In addition to crafting a fast paced, visually compelling show, the producer is responsible for booking guests and creating relevant feature segments that will be of interest to weekend morning news viewers.
• The producer will communicate with reporters about the focus and format of their stories.
• The producer will be responsible for creating some graphics and editing video at their desktop.
• The producer will also work as a newswriter, working on various newscasts 3 days a week.

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years newscast producing experience in a medium to large market.
• Must have rock solid news judgment and aggressive when it comes to covering breaking news.
• Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates consistent use of social media in all parts of newscast creation from story selection to on-air presentation.
• Able to work unpredictable hours and work under deadline pressure.
• The weekend morning producer role includes weekend/overnight hours.

Required Education
• Bachelor's degree required

Additional Information
• This is a NABET-represented position.
• Reporting Location – Chicago, IL

This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9j7nk-3-15-190-144-42 in your application.