Producer

Hearst•Winter Park, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market has an opening for an experienced, take-charge producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. This person must work well under deadlines and have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility, and a positive can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track of aggressive breaking news coverage, creativity and strong story selection. You must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and remain calm under pressure. We are looking for a producer who understands the need for team building and great communication/relationships with colleagues.

Requirements

2-4 years producing experience
Creative presentation style
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 all resources and elements
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Strong presence in the control room
Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
Producers who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply
Related military experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

Experience with ENPS is a plus
Experience with automation is a plus
Severe weather coverage experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
Coordinating, communicating, and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
In-person attendance is required