Local News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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WPTZ NBC5 is seeking a Local News Producer who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels in storytelling. This role involves curating news content, collaborating with teams, and shaping live newscasts for viewers in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market.

• Years of Experience Required: Professional or college producing experience (not specified in months)
• Salary: Not mentioned
• Workplace Requirements: In-person attendance; availability to work holidays, nights, weekends, overnights, and breaking news events
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills; experience with ENPS; video editing; digital platform contribution; creative presentation of stories
• Soft Skills Required: Ability to remain calm under pressure; teamwork and communication; coordination of crews and tasks
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Related military experience; newsroom experience

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Company: WPTZ NBC5 (Hearst Television)
Job Title: Local News Producer
Location: South Burlington, VT

Job Description:
WPTZ NBC5, a Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market, is looking for a Local News Producer who can create dynamic and fast-paced newscasts. The producer will play a key role in the newsroom, working alongside award-winning journalists to tell engaging local stories. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts, building graphics, and shaping how stories are presented.

Responsibilities:
• Select and write content for live newscasts, creating an engaging experience for viewers.
• Build graphics and enhance story presentation.
• Guide reporters through story production and clearly communicate the newscast vision to the team.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff to execute the creative vision.
• Edit video and contribute to digital platforms.
• In-person attendance is required.

Requirements:
• Creative presentation style with the ability to showcase all resources.
• Experience in a newsroom environment, proficiency in ENPS is a plus.
• Strong writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and tasks simultaneously.
• Professional or college producing experience.
• Must uphold journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, overnights, holidays, and be flexible during breaking news.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Job ID: 2022601
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 530 Community Drive, South Burlington, VT, 05403, US