Senior Producer, Television News

Job overview

The Senior Producer, Television News role is full-time and onsite in Fort Myers, FL. Compensation is not specified. The producer supports WINK News, described as Southwest Florida’s News Leader, in creating a prominent newscast. The role oversees a newscast from planning through production, helping deliver accurate, balanced, and engaging news content. It coordinates editorial decisions, story development, scripts, and production teams while adapting the program when breaking news affects the schedule.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the news team on story ideas and content priorities
• work with news managers on editorial direction
• assign stories and guide story angles
• coordinate camera operators, editors, graphics, and other staff
• write and edit anchor scripts
• maintain the newscast schedule and adjust for breaking news
• coordinate with other departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

television news

senior producer

fort myers fl

fort myers broadcasting co

full-time

newscast production

editorial direction

story development

script writing

breaking news

journalistic ethics

newsroom collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time new hires may participate in health, dental, vision, HSA, company-paid life insurance, EAP, voluntary short-term disability, accrued PTO, company-paid holidays, and 401(k), subject to plan terms.

Why this role

Requires proven newscast producer or similar experience; a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred. Evening, weekend, and holiday flexibility is required as needed.

About the employer

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co is hiring for this role. Industry: Television Broadcasting Stations. Sector: 51.