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Hearst

Local News Producer

Hearst, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21211


Job Description

Local News Producer

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, MD has an opening for a

Local News Producer

who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the Executive Producer.

ResponsibilitiesSelect, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewersWork with and guide reporters in story productionCoordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staffBoothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather eventsLive timing newscasts

RequirementsProfessional or college producing experienceExperience working in a newsroomHave writing and copy-editing skillsCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslyExperience summarizing information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsHave and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standardsMust be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking newsRelated military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional 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 over 22 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.