WDIO-TV is seeking a News & LIfestyle Producer.
Business Unit
WDIO-TV
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for WDIO-TV, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!
Job Overview
Responsible for writing newscasts and production of The Lift and WDIO News at Five. The Lift is a lifestyle program with collaboration across departments.
Job Responsibilities
- Construct and plan a daily lifestyle broadcast and newscast with appropriate organization, writing, story selection, and creative decisions. Plan for contingencies and breaking news.
- Communicate and collaborate frequently with other producers, reporters, anchors, photographers, management, creative services and production staff.
- Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Ensure relevant visuals, while breaking down complicated stories.
- Responds well to breaking news, severe weather or other factors using clear communication for unexpected changes.
- Creates engaging content by sourcing guests and topics, pre-interviewing, and producing elements for broadcast.
- Ability to plan ahead for future segments, working with various departments like Sales.
- Comfortable in a television control room. Familiarity with ENPS is a plus.
- Writes and posts stories to the website and other media platforms, frequently updating stories online.
- Attends editorial, strategic and planning meetings. Contributes story ideas on a daily basis.
- Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events with a good handle on what is going on in the community.
- Assist with shooting and editing video as needed
- May travel but only on a very limited basis and in special circumstances.
- Works schedule established by manager. Fills in for others and other positions as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Some experience producing a local television newscast preferred.
- Excellent organization and writing skills including grammar and spelling.
- Must be able to add and subtract time.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize, organize and meet tight deadlines.
- A four-year degree in journalism, communications or a high school diploma with equivalent job experience preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The starting rate of pay for this job is $18-$21 depending on experience. This is a 40-hour per week full time position. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste 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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We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, public assistance status or any other characteristic or trait that has protection under the law.
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