Television News Producer

At 9&10 News of Northern Michigan you will find a thriving, robust and exciting company with a world class facility and location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay, first class benefits and opportunities to learn and grow alongside accomplished leaders in the industry.

The Company: Heritage Broadcasting’s roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing and evolving ever since! We are proud to be the News Leader in Northern Michigan! Today, we are home to news, weather, and entertainment content, 9&10 News, Local 32, and CW 32 as well as ME TV, Lake Effect Digital, ION, and Mane Content.

The Position: As a News Producer for 9&10 News you will be responsible for helping to produce a newscast that inspires but also delivers quality journalism. You will be one of the leaders of the newscast, and with that you must be able to wear multiple hats. When breaking news hits, you will be part of the team leading the charge. A true passion for news and journalism is required.

The Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD
• 401K with a Company Match
• 17 Days PTO
• Relocation Allowance

The Culture

• Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged!
• Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you will find our team members are proud of their contributions, individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate them!
• Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one another to create an unbeatable team.
• Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds of people!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing, story development, and showcasing news content
• Ensure deadline is met
• Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Focus on engaging writing – making stories relevant to audiences
• Occasionally writing AP-style articles our website & posting video online
• Knowing how to edit video using Adobe Premiere software to help editors during breaking news
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers, assignment editors and the digital team to determine content and multiplatform needs

Requirements

• A degree in journalism or a related field is preferred
• Understanding of AP & Broadcast-style writing
• Must have strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to come up with innovative and creative ideas
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Strong social media skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have a positive attitude.

The Location: Heritage Broadcasting is based in beautiful Northern Michigan. This position will be located at our Cadillac office. This is a great place to live, work and play! With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance of shoreline, it’s easy to see why we love it so much! Northern Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful four seasons and opportunity for year round outdoor adventures!

Are you ready? Are you excited?

Yes? Apply today!

Heritage Broadcasting is an EEO Employer.

9&10 News – Heritage Broadcasting