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WLKY - Newscast Producer

Louisville, KYOnsiteFull TimePosted 10 days ago

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Required skills

newscast producer
creative
aggressive
decision making
clear communication
concise communication
news judgment
can-do attitude
winning the big story
breaking news

Nice to have

CBS affiliate
meaningful newscasts
memorable newscasts
track record of winning
Hearst Television
open communication

Role summary

WLKY, a CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Local News Producer to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The ideal candidate will be creative, decisive, and an excellent communicator with strong news judgment and a can-do attitude. Responsibilities include selecting, researching, and writing content, guiding reporters, coordinating with the news team, and overseeing live newscasts, breaking news, and weather events. The role also involves assisting with digital production. Requirements include professional or college producing experience, newsroom experience, strong writing and copy-editing skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple crews and summarize information effectively. Candidates must demonstrate journalistic integrity and be available for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

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