News Producer Job at WCVB Channel 5 in Needham Heights

News Producer
WCVB, Hearst Television’s market-leading ABC affiliate in Boston, is looking for a News Producer who excels at creating compelling, memorable content in a fast‑paced news environment. The ideal candidate can construct a clear, creative vision for each newscast and communicate that vision effectively to the team. This role requires a strong collaborator who thrives in a newsroom setting and can develop multi‑platform content. You are a pro when it comes to making editorial decisions under pressure and adapting as stories evolve. You know how to own breaking news and produce an impactful product that resonates with our viewers. You are fast, flexible, and work well in a room full of experienced professionals who share the same passion and commitment to quality journalism.

Responsibilities

Build memorable newscasts using creative showcasing, concise writing, and skillful storytelling

Write compelling news stories in active voice

Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff

Act quickly and decisively during breaking news, effectively delivering need‑to‑know information to a broad audience

Demonstrate a commanding presence in the control room, clearly communicating to production staff and on‑air team

Display a digital‑first mindset, collaborating with digital editors to amplify engagement across web and social platforms and posting stories and video as often as possible

Communicate effectively and respectfully with promotions and engineering teams

Be an everyday story idea contributor

Requirements

Professional newscast producing experience

Proven writing and copy‑editing skills for both linear and digital

Ability to collaborate with assignment editors in dispatching crews

Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements

Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Must be available to work holidays, night/weekend/overnight shifts, and be flexible during breaking news

Video editing skills a plus

Related military experience will be considered

Value 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 communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $82,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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