What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multiplatform Producer position at WCVB Channel 5?
Job Description
Role Summary
The Multiplatform Producer will create dynamic content across digital platforms as well as ensure seamless live broadcasts of Chronicle, the nation’s longest-running, locally-produced news magazine show. This producer will play a critical role in Chronicle’s evolution as a multiplatform brand and will have a dual focus on both broadcast coordination and digital assets. The Multiplatform Producer will bring to the role curiosity, creativity, and a nose for a great story, along with an eagerness to stay current with digital content trends. You will report to the Managing Editor, Chronicle.
Key Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Role Summary
The Multiplatform Producer will create dynamic content across digital platforms as well as ensure seamless live broadcasts of Chronicle, the nation’s longest-running, locally-produced news magazine show. This producer will play a critical role in Chronicle’s evolution as a multiplatform brand and will have a dual focus on both broadcast coordination and digital assets. The Multiplatform Producer will bring to the role curiosity, creativity, and a nose for a great story, along with an eagerness to stay current with digital content trends. You will report to the Managing Editor, Chronicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce the nightly Chronicle live broadcast, including rundown management, graphic orders, show timing, quality control, as well as booth-producing.
- Create and publish original digital-first content, including social media videos (reels, TikToks, YouTube shorts) and vertical content.
- Manage post-show publishing workflow, including uploading nightly episodes and clips to WCVB.com.
- Maintain weekly program listings and contribute to Very Local publishing pipelines.
- Provide operational and field support to producers during remote shoots or specials.
- Handle some administrative duties as needed (e.g., music reports, equipment, scheduling, intern supervision).
- Professional experience in TV production and/or digital content creation.
- Video editing and production experience.
- Experience with newsroom rundown systems and broadcast control rooms.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of, and commitment to, journalistic standards and ethics.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and adapt to fast-paced environments.
- Evening availability (shift is 12:30p-8:30p)
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000