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News Producer
full-time•$70k - $82k
About this role
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.
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
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
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.
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $82,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
What you'll do
- The News Producer is responsible for building memorable newscasts through creative showcasing and concise writing. They must act quickly during breaking news and coordinate with a team to deliver impactful content.
About CDS Global
CDS Global is a premium solutions provider who has been the subscription management and order fulfillment expert since 1972. With 50 years of expertise, we manage 200 million consumers for more than 1,000 brands across industries, including media, nonprofits, higher education, utilities and consumer products.
Connect with your customers, subscribers and donors by creating meaningful and seamless interactions using our data-driven solutions. From order management and payment processing to customer service and data analysis, we streamline your business and keep consumers engaged and satisfied.
While you focus on creating great content, raising support for your mission, developing innovative products and more, we handle the operations and manage your consumer interactions. That means making sure the latest issue of Highlights for Children gets into the hands of a child or processing donations quickly to allow the American Red Cross to provide much-needed disaster relief.
Backed by nearly 135 years of stability and vision from Hearst, we have the support we need to invest in technology and resources that keep you ahead of the curve.
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What does CDS Global pay for a News Producer?
CDS Global offers a competitive compensation package for the News Producer role. The salary range is USD 70k - 82k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a News Producer do at CDS Global?
As a News Producer at CDS Global, you will: the News Producer is responsible for building memorable newscasts through creative showcasing and concise writing. They must act quickly during breaking news and coordinate with a team to deliver impactful content..
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