WLKY – Newscast Producer

Short Summary

WLKY – Newscast Producer at Hearst. WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can-do attitude. Candidates…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: WLKY – Newscast Producer
• Organization: Hearst
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: Louisville, KY, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Operations & Logistics
• Compensation: Not specified
• Application deadline: Not specified by source

Description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and calm under pressure. Must be willing to work weekends, nights or overnights.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers

Work with and guide reporters in story production

Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff

Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events

Live timing newscasts

Assist with digital production; writing and sharing content

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience

Experience working in a newsroom

Have writing and copy-editing skills

Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously

Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components

Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news

Related military experience will be considered

Values 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 communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Assist with digital production; writing and sharing content
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
• Related military experience will be considered
• 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 communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills

Benefits / Compensation

• Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
• Emotional Wellness Support

How To Apply

Select Apply now to complete the application for this position. Submit the documents requested in the application form.