Producer

Hearst • Cincinnati, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

WLWT-TV News 5, Hearst Television's top-rated NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who will elevate our news product to the next level. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive, while making decisions and communicating the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must know how to own breaking news, win the big story and produce dominant weather coverage during severe events. Candidates must be quick and calm under pressure.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• An 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
• Must be available to work holidays when necessary, shifts that may include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during severe weather and breaking news
• Onsite attendance required
• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Creative presentation style
• Ability to showcase content and anchors
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ENPS or similar programs a plus

Responsibilities

• Selecting, researching and writing compelling content for live newscasts to make the newscast an “experience” for viewers
• Working with news management to execute the strategic vision and brand of the news organization
• Showcasing content and anchors to win the big story and make the newscast visually compelling and memorable
• Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff
• Consistently posting to digital platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees