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Producer
Hearst Television
Westbrook, ME, United States
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WMTW has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts and digital content. 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. The candidate must be able to multi-task in the most efficient manner, under strict deadlines. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Candidates must be fast and calm under pressure and able to work well in a room of same-minded pros
Job Responsibilities:
• Selecting, researching and writing content for live newscasts, wmtw.com, and social media platforms
• Create graphics for use on-air and capture, edit, and publish videos for use on digital platforms
• Working with and guiding reporters in story production
• Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Maintain contact with various police, business, and government agencies
• Answer phones, dispatch crews, listen to scanners/pager, follow social media to develop stories for use on-and and digitally
• Coordinate and fulfill requests from other Hearst, ABC, and CNN affiliates, as well as the network
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
Experience Requirements:
• Experience in a newsroom, the ability to remain calm under pressure and knowledge of ENPS are pluses
• Military experience in a related occupation specialty will be considered
Qualifications Requirements:
• Strong news judgment, ethics and knowledge of legal standards are a must
• 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
Education:
• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be considered