Producer

Job Title

Join a premier multimedia company with Hearst Television, where you will work amongst passionate professionals in a progressive culture that values your talents.

Job Description

WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, WI, has an 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, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, 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 a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff. In-person attendance is required.

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. Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered. 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. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

Job Identification 2026863, Job Category Content and News, Job Schedule Full time, Locations 759 North 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, US (On-site)