Producer
Hearst•Milwaukee, WI
About The Position
WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Local News Producer to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The role calls for creative vision, sound decision-making, clear communication of plans, and the ability to deliver major stories, breaking news, and important weather information quickly and accurately. The Producer works collaboratively with newsroom professionals and is responsible for ensuring accuracy in newscasts.
Requirements
- Professional or college producing experience.
- Experience working in a newsroom.
- Writing and copy-editing skills.
- Ability to coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components.
- Creative presentation style and ability to showcase available resources and elements.
- Highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
- Must be available to work holidays, nights, weekends, and overnights, and be flexible to work during breaking news.
Nice To Haves
- Related military experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to create an engaging experience for viewers.
- Work with and guide reporters in story production.
- Coordinate the creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
- Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events.
- Manage live timing of newscasts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Emotional wellness support.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- LGBTQ+ health services.
- Additional benefits to meet the needs of employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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