Producer, Creative Arts​/Media, TV ​/ Film Production

Local News Producer

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WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision, experience making decisions, and can communicate the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news, and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same‑minded pros.

Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.

• 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
• Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Live timing newscasts

• 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

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.

• 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

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.