TV Producer

About Us
WNYT NewsChannel 13 is the award‑winning NBC affiliate for New York State’s Capital Region. We’re a longtime market leader and we’re committed to excellence in all we do. Whether it’s live coverage of breaking news, investigative stories focused on finding solutions, or -- now more than ever -- top‑notch digital content, we reach our viewers and followers across all platforms with the information they need to be informed, stay safe and plan their day. New York’s Capital Region is diverse and unique, offering a range of activities and experiences within reach all year long. Enjoy craft breweries and fine dining, water sports, winter sports, the hustle and bustle of city life -- or the calm, beautiful quiet of the Catskills. Albany sits just three hours from New York City or Boston, making experiences outside of the region just a drive, bus ride or train ride away. Whether you’re an avid skier, a fan of farmers markets, enjoy theater, live music, professional sports, history, nature -- or all of the above -- the Capital Region has something for you. When you work for Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you’re part of a team of dedicated and passionate professionals, pushing every day to serve our community. Here, collaboration is at the forefront, good ideas can come from anywhere and our community comes first. We’re committed to the health and growth of our station culture and believe in a work environment that includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We strive to tell the stories of our community through the diverse eyes of our staff and provide an unbiased platform for all viewpoints. We push to advance our station culture through training, employee engagement and our everyday investment in each other.

Job Overview
Responsible for writing newscasts and production of the broadcast. Please apply here: https://myjobs.adp.com/hubbardbroadcasting/cx/job-details?reqId=5001184717106

Job Responsibilities

With the Executive Producer, constructs and plans a daily newscast by organizing, writing, selecting, and making creative decisions for assigned live newscast, using criteria established by management.

Decides about stories to be included, their length, form (voice‑over, live remote, reporter package, etc.), and order of appearance. Writes and rewrites stories as needed and plans for contingencies.

Ensures all aspects of the newscast are complete before it airs, including scripts, graphic information, video lists, necessary script times, and key information. Enters story choices and stories into the newsroom computer system and notifies the proper people of any changes or special situations in a timely manner.

Writes and posts stories to the website and other media platforms, posts to social media, and frequently updates online stories.

Shoots and edits videotape for broadcast as needed.

Communicates frequently throughout the shift and works collaboratively with reporters, anchors, photographers, assignment desk staff, creative services and other producers about the newscast and changes being made. Relays story and newscast instructions and information via telephone, e‑mail, fax or other available methods and motivates staff before and during newscast.

Responds and works well in a crisis and during breaking news, handling last‑minute and unexpected changes while communicating quickly and clearly to necessary staff and talent.

Writes clear, accurate and interesting stories, ensuring that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful, and breaking down complicated stories so that they are easy to understand.

Makes decisions about the timing of a live newscast as it is being broadcast. The Producer watches the live newscast from the designated control room and communicates changes to director, technical director, audio operator, graphics person, studio operators (including camera operators, floor director, teleprompter operator), videotape operator, master control operator and anchors. Decisions are immediate and communications must be relayed clearly and timely.

Completes post‑show paperwork and tasks including the technical trouble report and archiving.

Attends editorial and strategic meetings, comes prepared and interacts professionally with others, contributing story ideas on a daily basis.

Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events and has a handle on what is happening in the community.

Consults with news director, executive producer and/or assistant news director on difficult editorial issues.

May travel only on a very limited basis and in special circumstances.

Works an established schedule; work hours may include overnights, early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Fills in for others and other positions if needed on different shifts.

Qualifications

Some experience producing a local television newscast preferred.

Ability to read, write and speak English well.

Must be able to add and subtract time.

Able to work with others as part of a team.

Excellent organization and writing skills, including grammar and spelling.

Understands when to take charge of situations when warranted.

Four‑year Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism or communications or equivalent experience.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Must be able and willing to work all newsroom shifts, including overnights, weekends, evenings, early mornings and days.

Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.

Compensation And Benefits
The hourly range for this position is $19.00 – $24.00 per hour. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste it in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

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