News Producer

Hearst•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WGAL News 8, the NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, is looking for a strong, take-charge News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive, with the ability to make decisions and communicate a strategic plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must be fast, calm under pressure and eager to grow in their craft. The successful candidate will know how to use digital/social media to find great stories as well as to contribute to all platforms.

Requirements

Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills.
Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to synthesize and summarize complex information into comprehensive segments.
Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Nice To Haves

Previous producing experience preferred.
Experience with ENPS preferred.
College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred.
Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be strongly considered.

Responsibilities

Selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts to further the "Coverage You Can Count On” brand of WGAL News 8.
Working with reporters and photojournalists to develop highly visual stories in assigned newscasts.
Communicating, coordinating, and executing creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, editors, digital producers, and production staff.
Contributing content to our station’s digital and social platforms on a regular basis.