Senior Producer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Local News Senior Producer WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst‑owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market has an opening for an experienced, take‑charge senior producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. This position will hopefully be a stepping‑stone into an executive producer role. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive with breaking news and will work well under deadlines, making decisions and communicating the plan clearly. We are looking for an experienced producer to lead our weekend evening newscast production and oversee the producer responsible for the other weekend newscasts. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility, and a positive, can‑do attitude. Applicants must have a proven track record of aggressive breaking news coverage and strong story selection, be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling, and be able to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines, remain calm under pressure, and understand the need for team building and strong communication and relationships with on‑air staff. Responsibilities Selecting, researching, and writing 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 on the weekends and when filling in during the week Working with and guiding reporters in story production Self‑starter who has a passion for news, including pitching local enterprise stories as well as 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, maintaining a calm and commanding presence, and 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 In‑person attendance is required Requirements 3–5 years producing experience Creative presentation style Professional experience producing a television newscast 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 Must be available to work holidays, and all other shifts including overnights and nights, and be flexible and available during breaking news Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be considered Hearst Television supports military veterans; related military training and experience will be considered 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NAB Leadership Foundation