Unit Manager/Production Coordinator Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

Unit Manager/Production Coordinator
Needham, MA, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in the Boston market, is searching for a Unit Manager/Production Coordinator for Chronicle, the station’s nightly news magazine program, which recently celebrated 43 years on the air and whose mission is to tell the stories of New England across all platforms. The Unit Manager/Production Coordinator manages office functions for the program, coordinates production elements for each broadcast, and produces content for digital platforms. The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter with an attention to detail who can work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will report to the Chronicle Executive Producer.

Responsibilities:

Help prepare the nightly rundown for the show, creating cut sheets, ordering graphic and chyron information, timing segments, and reviewing all video elements before air Staff the control room four evenings per week, collaborating with director, control room crew, and Chronicle anchors to produce the live show
Draft web articles, clips video, and posts video to web nightly (post-broadcast) and post weekly program listings to Chronicle website
Assist with creating content for digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and other social media channels, working both independently and with Chronicle producers, videographers, editors, and managers
Occasionally work in the field to help coordinate live remotes, such as Chronicle’s Boston Marathon live show and Holiday Lights
Supervise Chronicle interns
Assist managers with scheduling and ordering/managing office supplies
Assist managers, producers, and crews in other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

1-2 years of experience in a broadcast environment
Experience creating compelling content for digital platforms Must be skilled at multi-tasking and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with ENPS, Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, SEO preferred
Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated 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 representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
2024387
Job Category
Operations
Posting Date
06/13/2025, 01:35 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day