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WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television is hiring: WLKY - Newscast Produc

WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television, Louisville, KY, United States, 40201

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Job Description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. You will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. You must have excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can-do attitude. You must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. You are an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. You can thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. You will work fast under deadlines and calm under pressure. You must be willing to work weekends, nights or overnights. You will report to the News Director.

Job Description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. You will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. You must have excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can-do attitude. You must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. You are an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. You can thrive in a fast-paced, changing news environment. You will work fast under deadlines and calm under pressure. You must be willing to work weekends, nights or overnights. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Selecting, researching and writing content for live newscasts to make the newscast an “experience” for viewers
  • 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
  • In-person attendance is required

Requirements:

  • 2-5 years producing experience
  • Knowledge of ENPS preferred
  • Experience in a newsroom, the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • 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 all resources and elements
  • 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

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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

About Us

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.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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