WLKY - Associate News Producer
Hearst - Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40206![Hearst](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky has an opening for a highly skilled, ambitious, hardworking
Associate Producer
to work in our newsroom. You will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast, with the goal of becoming a news producer. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information and using video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, the associate producer will learn to write/post stories to our digital platforms. You will have strong time management, writing and overall communication skills. You will report to the News Director.
Job Responsibilities:
Write stories and log interviews for newscasts.Assist producers and reporters with news gathering and monitoring of breaking news.Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managersLearn to produce content on our digital platforms.Making follow up calls and beat callsIn-person attendance is required
Experience Requirements:
Previous television news producing experience desired, but not required.Military news producing experience will be consideredStrong written and verbal communication skills.Effective time management and multi-tasking skills.Ability to remain calm under pressure.Ability to work on deadlines.Ability to work in a team environment.Knowledge of ENPS is a plusRelated experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
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.