Job Details
Writer/Producer, HLN
Summary
WarnerMedia seeks a Writer/Producer for HLN. The Writer/Producer is responsible for producing live and taped content for Weekend Express.
Category
Producers
Writers
Location
Greater Atlanta Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 02, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Daily
The Writer/Producer for HLN's Weekend Express will be responsible for conceptualizing, writing, and producing on-air scripts and pre-produced taped content. They will write and produce elements of segments including anchor intros, questions, teases, comments, and texts for graphics. This candidate must be able to effectively use video, graphics, and fonts for all assigned stories. This role will provide editorial focus and direction for a segment; will write copy and interview questions to shape the show while maintaining the creative look and feel of the show and network brand.
The Writer/Producer will:
The Writer/Producer for HLN's Weekend Express will be responsible for conceptualizing, writing, and producing on-air scripts and pre-produced taped content. They will write and produce elements of segments including anchor intros, questions, teases, comments, and texts for graphics. This candidate must be able to effectively use video, graphics, and fonts for all assigned stories. This role will provide editorial focus and direction for a segment; will write copy and interview questions to shape the show while maintaining the creative look and feel of the show and network brand.
The Writer/Producer will:
- Conceive and produce elements for packages into compelling pieces that stay true to the show’s mission.
- Work with talent, anticipate their needs, and communicate clearly with the control room.
- Pitch compelling and creative story ideas on a regular basis.
The Essentials
- A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years news producing experience
- Strong interest and broad knowledge of current events, including leading domestic, business, health, and entertainment news.
- Strong interest and awareness of newsgathering via social media.
- Excellent writing skills and an ability to produce quality work quickly.
- Must have the ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently and with a team.
- Requires a creative thinker with the ability to find new and compelling ways to present content, new angles to approach stories, and the organizational skills to bring it all together.
- This position requires the employee to work a weekend overnight shift.
- This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.
The Perks
- Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
- Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
- Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
- Access to in-house learning and development resources
- Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
40
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight
Attached Files
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