Local News Producer

WBAL-TV has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! This position reports to the Executive Producer. The salary range is $50,000 - $55,000.

Job Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Live timing newscasts 

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

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 communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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

• Manage the daily operation of VEX motion and stills, including assigning freelancers, managing a video producer and overseeing studio and equipment
• Deep knowledge of visual journalists in the field and/or resources, such as Diversify Photo or Women Photograph
• Identify, recruit, and retain a diverse talented pool of photographers, videographers and editors who understand our mission and can supply visual work that engage our readers
• Work with the Newsroom Finance team and VEX ME to help create the annual budget and provide oversight of that budget, including month-end closing, supplying additional financial reports
• Produce and execute photography and videography for multiple special events, in-person events and virtual gatherings • Coordinate assignments, and pitch, (video and photography) from ideation to completion, including communicating with story editors, the social team, and other newsroom staff; supporting and overseeing correspondence to freelancers, and ensuring all work adheres to design, production, and editorial standards
• Edit photos for on and off-platform and print
• Source and license images and video, and a deep understanding of photo/video research and of wire and archival photography and video
• Collaborate with the design team on execution of the product, and marketing on campaigns and product launches • Maintain high aesthetic and journalistic standards, ensuring that all visual content is compelling, relevant, and aligned with EdWeek standards
• Demonstrates support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world of K-12 education

About the Daily Beast

The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting and sharp opinions from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop culture, world news, and more. Fiercely independent and armed with irreverent intelligence, The Daily Beast now reaches more than 20 million readers per month.

Job Description

The Daily Beast is seeking talented, motivated, and curious editorial interns with interests in beauty and wellness to join our award-winning newsroom on-site in New York, where they will write for The Looker. Open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students, and post-grads, this internship is a unique opportunity for emerging journalists to gain hands-on experience writing and reporting on the fast-evolving landscapes of aesthetics, style, and culture—from celebrity beauty news and product reviews to plastic surgery explainers and personal essays.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) for a three-month period, and may include some evening or weekend shifts.

Ideal candidates will have a deep interest in health and wellness journalism, an eye for beauty and lifestyle trends, and a desire to tell smart, creative, and engaging stories. The best applicants will be full of ideas, write cleanly, and be comfortable juggling news curation, evergreen features, and commerce-adjacent content.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in health, wellness, beauty, or lifestyle writing. Prior experience writing or interning for a publication, blog, or newsletter is preferred.
• A strong news sense and deep curiosity about topics that impact how people live, feel, and look.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills, with the ability to balance voice and authority.
• An understanding of the role of visuals and video in health, wellness, and beauty storytelling.
• Familiarity with digital publishing and content management systems is a plus.
• Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred but not required.

To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that includes links to 4–6 writing samples or portfolio pieces.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Weekend News Editor 

Join The Daily Beast as a Weekend News Editor

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Weekend News Editor to fulfill a vital role in our 24/7 news operation. The Daily Beast is a leading digital news site known for its fearless and incisive reporting. We cover breaking news, politics, pop culture, and more with a distinctive voice that engages a dedicated audience.

About the Role

The Daily Beast is seeking a Weekend News Editor to help our dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will have experience editing breaking news, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to drive compelling and impactful news coverage from Wednesday through Sunday. The role’s hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee news coverage across these shifts, ensuring timely, accurate and engaging reporting. 
• Assign and edit stories, providing guidance to reporters to produce high-quality content.
• Monitor news trends and stay ahead of the competition.
• Curate The Daily Beast’s homepage and update social feeds with fresh content.
• Maintain high journalistic standards and uphold The Daily Beast's editorial voice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editing role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make quick editorial decisions.
• Deep understanding of digital media and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a small team.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a respected and influential news organization.
Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news.
Enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
Opportunities for career growth and development.

Pay Range Salary

The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. 

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, performance and other factors. The range listed is just one component of The Daily Beast’s total compensation package. The Daily Beast provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement listed here?  If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.