The Role
Produce and shape television newscasts: write scripts, exercise news judgment, organize stories, meet deadlines, collaborate with newsroom staff, work flexible shifts, and perform occasional field duties.
Summary Generated by Built In
Television News Producer
WINK News-Southwest Florida’s news leader has an immediate opening for an experienced news producer. We are looking for a talented producer who can take our newscast to the next level. Must have solid writing skills, sound news judgment and strong organizational abilities. Must also be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines and work well with others in a fast-paced newsroom.
MUST HAVE:
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
WINK News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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WINK News-Southwest Florida’s news leader has an immediate opening for an experienced news producer. We are looking for a talented producer who can take our newscast to the next level. Must have solid writing skills, sound news judgment and strong organizational abilities. Must also be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines and work well with others in a fast-paced newsroom.
MUST HAVE:
- At least two years of producer experience in a television newsroom.
- Passion for the job with strong news judgment.
- A local news junkie mentality: knowing news of the day; having the vision and ability to advance the big story.
- Above all, you love to write … a word smith, grammar guru, courageous and creative storyteller.
- Strong collaboration and time-management skills, attention to detail, comfortable with taking direction from supervisors and colleagues and the ability to quickly pivot when needed.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Proficiency in English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism preferred but not required.
- Able to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to traverse the office workspace daily and occasional field work if needed.
- Ability to perceive and respond to visual and auditory cues.
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
- 1st of the month after 30 days employment
- Subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
- PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
- Company-Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
WINK News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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Skills Required
- At least two years of producer experience in a television newsroom.
- Passion for the job with strong news judgment.
- Local news knowledge and ability to advance big stories.
- Strong writing skills; storytelling, grammar and copywriting ability.
- Strong collaboration, time-management, attention to detail, and ability to take direction and pivot quickly.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Proficiency in English.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Able to sit for long periods, traverse office workspace, and respond to visual and auditory cues.
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The Company
What We Do
Fort Myers Broadcasting Company is a privately-held media company founded in 1939, operating multiple radio and television stations that provide news, weather, and entertainment programming to Southwest Florida.
