Local News Producer

L5

wpbf 25Florida, NYyesterday

Occupations

News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsProducers and DirectorsMedia Programming Directors

Industries

Television Broadcasting StationsRadio Broadcasting StationsNewspaper Publishers
WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is hiring a Local News Producer who excels at creating memorable newscasts. The candidate should be creative, decisive, and able to communicate plans clearly and concisely. Excellent news judgment, flexibility, and a can‑do attitude are essential. Candidates must have a demonstrated history of winning big stories, breaking news, and delivering weather coverage. They should be an exceptional writer who produces clean, compelling, and concise scripts, thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment, and remain calm under pressure. Weekend, night, and overnight work is required, and the role reports to the News Director.
Job Responsibilities: Selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts to create an engaging viewer experience. Working with and guiding reporters in story production. Communicating, coordinating, and executing the creative vision with the team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff. In‑person attendance is required.
Experience Requirements: 2–5 years of producing experience. Knowledge of ENPS preferred. Experience in a newsroom, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Qualifications: Requirements 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 the ability to showcase all resources and elements. Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards. Must be available to work holidays, nights, weekends, overnights, and flexible with schedule during breaking news. Related experience and/or training considered, as well as a combination of education and experience. Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. We believe in fostering collaboration and open communication, ensuring that our content is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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. 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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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Florida, NY

Occupation

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Industry

Television Broadcasting Stations

Posted

yesterday

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