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Hearst Television Inc

Broadcast Television News Producer - Broadcast Television News Producer

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in Wisconsin
Career field
Production

About the program

The program focuses on exposing participants to and actively engaging them in all aspects of local broadcast television production, with a specific emphasis on producing a live newscast and their role within a live broadcast facility. Candidates with a background in journalism and/or DINFOS training should consider this program.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Producer will research and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers. You will work with and guide reporters in story production and coordinate a creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff. Producers have to booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events. Producers are also responsible for timing out LIVE newscasts.

Eligibility & prerequisites

A journalism or Public Affairs background is helpful.

We have News Producer positions open at several of our 35 television stations nationwide.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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