WLKY - News Producer Job at WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television in Lo

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description 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 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 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 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 Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr