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Join to apply for the Political and Local Newscast Producer role at WCVB Channel 5 . WCVB, the Hearst Television/ABC affiliate in Boston, has an opening for a Political and Local Newscast Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable content across multiple platforms. This producer will be charged with driving daily and long-term political coverage that includes local, state, and national topics, and will also produce key daily newscasts. The ideal candidate will have their finger on the pulse of political conversations and know how to generate news-making interviews. Applicants must have creative vision, experience making decisions under pressure, and outstanding communication skills. Accuracy is priority one! This position reports to the Assistant News Director. Responsibilities: Oversee WCVB’s weekly political program, “On the Record,” including generating relevant and provocative content, booking guests, and booth-ing live and recorded shows. Develop and foster contacts with prominent elected officials, political leaders, and their staffs. Plan and produce big-picture political coverage, including live debates, political conventions, and election nights. Select, research, and write content for live newscasts that create an engaging viewer experience. Work with and guide reporters in story production and digital platform conversion. Coordinate creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff. Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events. Requirements: Professional producing experience in a local or national newsroom setting. Proven track record in winning big stories, owning breaking news, and impactful production, especially related to weather communication. Outstanding writing and copy-editing skills. Ability to coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously. Experience summarizing information into easily understandable components. Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements. The highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards. Availability to work holidays and various shifts including nights, weekends, and overnights; schedule flexibility during breaking news is necessary. Related military experience will be considered. Diversity Statement: At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as our audience, ensuring our content is compassionate and representative of the communities we serve. Benefits: Hearst offers modern, flexible benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Emotional Wellness Support, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, LGBTQ+ Health Services, and additional benefits tailored to your needs. About Us: Hearst Television owns and operates 35 television and 2 radio stations serving 27 markets across 39 states, reaching over 22 million U.S. households. Recognized for distinguished journalism, innovation, and community service. #J-18808-Ljbffr WCVB Channel 5

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