Local News Producer
WPTZ
South Burlington, VT
WPTZ NBC5, the Hearst-owned
NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market has an opening for
a Newscast Producer. We're looking for a story teller who thrives on breaking
news, and the urgency of a fast-paced, dynamic newscast. Our next producer will
join a team of award-winning journalists committed to dynamic local news coverage.
We want a producer who demonstrates solid news judgement, and who has an eye
for using video, graphics, and studio features to effectively convey
information. We approach everything as a team at WPTZ. We expect
you to come in with an open mind, ready to learn and ready to lend a hand to
other members of the team when needed.
During work hours, you'll be in our brand new, state-of-the-art
facility. In off hours, you'll be surrounded by some of the best ski areas in
the country, scenic mountains, and some of the most beautiful waterways in the
country.
Job Responsibilities:
• Selecting, and writing material for a daily newscast.
• Building graphics and shaping how a story is presented for
a live newscast.
• Working with reporters and helping them shape their daily
reports.
• Possess an ability to communicate clearly and quickly to
effectively give direction, and to explain your vision of a newscast to
anchors, reporters, and directors.
• Selecting, researching and writing content for live
newscasts to make the newscast an ''experience'' for viewers
• Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision
with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors,
and production staff.
• Our
producers are required to edit video and contribute to our digital
platforms.
Experience Requirements
• Creative presentation style.
• Experience in a newsroom, the ability to remain calm under
pressure and knowledge of ENPS are pluses.
• Military experience in a related occupation specialty will
be considered.
Qualifications Requirements
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing
skills.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and
responsibilities simultaneously.
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand
components.
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all
resources and elements.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include
nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available
during breaking news.
Education:
• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or
related field preferred.
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS)
with associated producing experience will be considered.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rno1mg-3-142-144-40-42 in your application.
Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.