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Wlky - Senior News Producer

WLKY

Louisville, KY 08-03-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
WLKY has an opening for an experienced, take-charge producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive with breaking news. This person must work well under deadlines and have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear manner. We are looking for an experienced producer with excellent news judgment, flexibility, and a positive, can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of excellent writing, story selection, and aggressive breaking news coverage. You must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and remain calm under pressure. We are looking for a producer who understands the need for team building and great communication/relationships with on-air staff.

Qualifications:

Experience Requirements:
• 3-5 years producing experience

• Creative presentation style

• Must have professional experience producing a television newscast

• Experience with ENPS is a plus

• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements:
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills

• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.

• Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components

• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase elements/stories in newscast

• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

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

Education:
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjxz02-18-191-88-249-42 in your application.

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Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.