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Paducah Television Operations LLC

Producer Job at Paducah Television Operations LLC in Providence

Paducah Television Operations LLC, Providence, RI, US, 02904

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Job Description

Job Description

Newscast Producer

WLNE-TV/ABC6, the ABC affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island is looking for a creative and collaborative full-time Newscast Producer!

The ideal candidate will be a strong writer with an even stronger news judgement who can write, produce, curate, and publish articles and other content for all ABC6 platforms.

Responsibilities:

-Produce daily newscast that fulfills station brand and promise to the audience.

-Lead the newscast team in executing the plan, staying focused and growing the audience.

-Build rundowns and create stories focusing on what’s happening now and what our audience will need to know next.

-Research, write, edit and publish time-sensitive local, regional and national news content with a focus on clarity, fairness, legality, spelling, grammar punctuation and style. This includes writing for both TV broadcast and across all digital platforms (web, social media accounts).

-Create video content for newscasts and all station digital platforms

-Work with other producers on ‘showcasing’ the best content and elements gathered in the field. Work as a team to differentiate content between the newscasts and create the best overall experience for our audience.

-Create contacts in the community

-Contribute story ideas each day

-Collaborate with anchors, assignment editors, producers and reporters on breaking news coverage and winning/showcasing the big story(ies) every day

-Incorporate UGC submissions from the NOW LOCAL NEWS App to tell stories in your newscast.

-Fill-in produce other newscasts as needed.

-Work with news managers to achieve goals.

-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Local TV newscast producing and/or associate producing experience.

-Journalism degree preferred.

-Excellent writing skills.

-Solid news judgement.

-Strong communication skills.

-Ability to work well within a team.

-Drive to jump in and help when needed.

Benefits:

–Competitive salary.

–Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.

–Vacation, paid holidays and paid time-off.

–Exceptional growth opportunities.

To apply, send resume and cover letter (stating referring source) to: hr@abc6.com

WLNE/ABC6 10 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904

Standard Media Group/WLNE is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.