Senior Producer of Special Projects

WINK News is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Producer of Special Projects to join our team of exceptional beat and investigative reporters. We are looking for an individual who excels in storytelling and upholds a high standard of journalism. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing investigative stories from inception to completion, including research, story development, fact checking, copy editing, and pre-broadcast/publication editorial and legal review.

As the Senior Producer of Special Projects, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Our Special Projects and investigative journalism teams produce long-form stories as well as single-topic news specials that cover important issues and events. Additionally, the Senior Special Projects Producer must be adept at leveraging all available resources to swiftly develop stories that support significant breaking news. Our commitment to excellence in journalism extends beyond television and includes our digital outlets and other company media platforms.

To succeed in this role, a well-rounded understanding of legal and ethical principles related to newsgathering, public records searches, and other values-based journalistic practices is essential. We value effective leadership and collaborative skills, as you will be reporting to the Digital News Director and Executive Producer of Special Projects and Investigations.

Overall, we are seeking a talented individual who can elevate our special projects and investigative journalism to new heights. If you are passionate about producing impactful stories and have a strong background in journalism, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Qualifications:

• Degree in broadcast journalism preferred.
• Prior experience working with news investigations.
• Understanding of legal and ethical journalistic practices.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Benefits:

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 
  • 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
  • Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short- and long-term disability
• PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.