News Producer
WPBF
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
WPBF 25 News has an immediate opening for a strong, take-charge producer
who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a
track record of being creative, aggressive and be able to make decisions and
communicate plans in a clear and concise manner. We expect excellent news
judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of
winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Candidates must be fast and
calm under pressure and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros.
Job Responsibilities:
• Selecting, researching and
writing content for live newscasts to make the newscast an ''experience''
for viewers
• Working with and guiding
reporters in story production
• Communicating, coordinating and
executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists,
photographers, editors, and production staff
• Self-starter
who has a passion for news which includes pitching local enterprise
stories as well as have a strong understanding of national/international
news
• Must have excellent showcasing
and storytelling skills and be an effective tease writer who always looks
for the best sound and video
• Strong
booth skills, which includes always maintaining a calm and commanding
presence, along with experience in wall-to-wall coverage for breaking news
and weather
• Aggressive
with breaking news coverage
• Team
player and good newsroom citizen who actively participates in the daily
news gathering process
• Write and post stories daily to
our digital and social media platforms
• Use social media platforms to research and write stories for
television and digital platforms
Experience Requirements:
• 2 years producing experience
• 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
• Understand
social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
• 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-gwvk2r-18-217-67-16-42 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.