News Producer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit : https : / / www.weigelbroadcasting.com / .

News Producer

General Job Description :

ABC57 News is looking for a journalist driven by a passion for the public’s right to know. The ideal candidate should understand that producers have a responsibility as gatekeepers. They should also have strong writing skills, time management abilities, and a creative mind. ABC57 is an award-winning newsroom focused on delivering impactful local news and storytelling. We are committed to gathering responsible, meaningful stories that make a difference in our community, not just “content.” We expect our producers to be kind, collaborative team players in the newsroom.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Brings story ideas and leads to the newsroom

Can produce a 30-minute newscast on their own or more if needed

Adheres to management’s guidance on editorial decisions

Writing original, factual scripts for broadcast based on original reporting, news releases, wire copy, or other credible sources

Communication with fellow producers, the desk, field crew, directors, and management about the plan for your newscast

Communication with MMJs and anchors about story angles

Responsible for making up to the minute technical and editorial decisions

Builds newscasts with a creative and entertaining use of studio shots, live shots, graphics, and other elements

Writes effective teases for maintaining viewership

Other duties, as assigned

Our Perks & Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation / PTO / Sick / Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Requirements : In-Office

Strong computer literacy

Knowledge of rundown software preferred (i.e. iNews or ENPS)

Can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

A decisive nature and ability to make quick, good judgment calls

Must be willing to work late nights or early mornings, and sometimes weekends

Proficiency in writing, spelling, grammar, and the English language