Producer - Full-Time Contract Position

WMDT-TV is seeking a full-time Producer to join our news team. The best candidate will be a community-minded, strong storyteller with the ability to multi-task and work hands-on with multiple newsroom partners in broadcast news.

Responsibilities:

• Create, gather, and organize local, regional, and national content, coordinating with reporters throughout the day.
• Assemble and stack daily rundown in ENPS for live broadcast.
• Coordinate with studio crew and line-produce broadcast, cueing live shots and accounting for good sound and lighting.
• Generate and research leads for potential news stories.
• Proficient using wire services; build affiliate relationships for content sharing.

Degree in Journalism or Communication preferred but will consider related experience. Strong communication skills are required. Must be flexible with schedule. Knowledge of AP-ENPS and Wire Services preferred but will train the right individual.

Three-year contract:

Wage range: Y1 $32,000, Y2 $33,000, Y3 $35,000/year, minimum 40/hrs. week, overtime possible.

Benefits:

Employer Sponsored Health Insurance effective the first month after one full month of employment. Employee Paid Dental, Vision, LT Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Accident Insurance available. Up to Two Weeks Paid Vacation per Year, with use of one week after six months. Up to five Sick Days per year. Six Paid Holidays 401K Plan Military Leave Jury Duty Leave Send resume and reel to: Joe_Carmean@wmdt.com No telephone calls please.