News Producer

Hearst•Needham, MA

1d•$70,000 - $82,000

About The Position

News Producer WCVB, Hearst Television’s market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston, is looking for a News Producer who excels at creating compelling, memorable content in a fast-paced news environment. The ideal candidate can construct a clear, creative vision for each newscast and communicate that vision effectively to the team. This role requires a strong collaborator who thrives in a newsroom setting and can develop multi-platform content. You are a pro when it comes to making editorial decisions under pressure and adapting as stories evolve. You know how to own breaking news and produce an impactful product that resonates with our viewers. You are fast, flexible, and work well in a room full of experienced professionals who share the same passion and commitment to quality journalism. Value in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Requirements

Professional newscast producing experience
Proven writing and copy-editing skills for both linear and digital
Ability to collaborate with assignment editors in dispatching crews
Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Must be available to work holidays, night/weekend/overnight shifts, and be flexible during breaking news
Video editing skills a plus
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Build memorable newscasts using creative showcasing, concise writing, and skillful storytelling
Write compelling news stories in active voice
Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
Act quickly and decisively during breaking news, effectively delivering need-to-know information to a broad audience
Demonstrate a commanding presence in the control room, clearly communicating to production staff and on-air team
Display a digital-first mindset, collaborating with digital editors to amplify engagement across web and social platforms and posting stories and video as often as possible
Communicate effectively and respectfully with promotions and engineering teams
Be an everyday story idea contributor