Producer, WRTV

Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to the community? The ABC affiliate is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to create and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs
• Write story development and showcasing
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding
• Execute time sensitive decisions
• Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions
• Perform desktop editing
• Post content to station's Web sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories
• Excellent interpersonal communicator
• Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling
• Highly organized
• Highly adaptable - fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong self-motivation
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
• Able to use web analytics
• Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

The city offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and Midwestern charm. As the state's capital and largest city, it boasts a thriving downtown with world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The city is famous for hosting the Indianapolis 500, one of the world's most prestigious auto races, and is home to professional sports teams including the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers.

The city features an impressive array of museums, including the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, one of the largest children's museums in the world. It has a growing food scene with local breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and diverse culinary offerings throughout its vibrant neighborhoods.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the city's extensive park system, including the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which connects neighborhoods, cultural districts, and entertainment areas. With a lower cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas and a strong job market, the city provides an excellent quality of life for young professionals and families alike.