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WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television

WLKY - News Producer

WLKY-TV CBS Louisville, KY - Hearst Television, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Job Description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY has an opening for a

Local News Producer

who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment, flexibility and a can‑do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Must be an excellent writer who takes pride in clean scripts with compelling and concise storytelling. Must be able to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing news environment. Candidates must work fast under deadlines and calm under pressure. Must be willing to work weekends, nights or overnights.

Responsibilities

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

Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events

Live timing newscasts

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience

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

Diversity Statement 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.

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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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