Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated and distributed multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the “Catchy Comedy” network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network and the Start TV Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and Story Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

News Producer

ABC57 News is looking for a journalist driven by a passion for the public’s right to know. The ideal candidate should understand that producers have a responsibility as gatekeepers. They should also have strong writing skills, time management abilities, and a creative mind. ABC57 is an award-winning newsroom focused on delivering impactful local news and storytelling. We are committed to gathering responsible, meaningful stories that make a difference in our community, not just “content.” We expect our producers to be kind, collaborative team players in the newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Brings story ideas and leads to the newsroom
• Can produce a 30-minute newscast on their own or more if needed
• Adheres to management’s guidance on editorial decisions
• Writing original, factual scripts for broadcast based on original reporting, news releases, wire copy, or other credible sources
• Communication with fellow producers, the desk, field crew, directors, and management about the plan for your newscast
• Communication with MMJs and anchors about story angles
• Responsible for making up to the minute technical and editorial decisions
• Builds newscasts with a creative and entertaining use of studio shots, live shots, graphics, and other elements
• Writes effective teases for maintaining viewership
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong computer literacy
• Knowledge of rundown software preferred (i.e. iNews or ENPS)
• Can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A decisive nature and ability to make quick, good judgment calls
• Must be willing to work late nights or early mornings, and sometimes weekends
• Proficiency in writing, spelling, grammar, and the English language
• Communicates with colleagues often and in a clear manner

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.