WLS Daily Hire Newswriter/Producer

ABC 7 Chicago’s #1 news is looking to hire a Newswriter/Producer to join our team. Do you have the ability to write stories and produce newscasts with emotional and visual impact in a collaborative and innovative newsroom? Candidates must have outstanding news judgment and be able to craft thoughtful, visually compelling stories that meet the high journalistic standards of ABC7 Chicago. ABC 7 is focused on owning big story coverage and serving a diverse audience in the third largest market in the country, and we are looking for people to help us make that happen every day.

Responsibilities:

• Write and produce for newscasts as assigned
• Edit video, build graphics and booth newscasts
• Work with reporters, editors, directors, and others to shape stories and newscasts

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Must be a self-starter, have great news judgment, thrive on breaking news and deadline pressure
• Excellent writer
• Organized, collaborative and good at managing people and resources.
• Must have an eye for impact, relevance and moments that connect with viewers
• Effectively use social media to gather and distribute news
• Must be willing to work overnights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Dalet, non-linear editing, and Ross XPression
• Newscast production experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Information:

• This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.
• This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.