Producer

Job Description

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. 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, 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/.

General Job Description:

Weigel Productions is seeking a Producer to manage all creative and production aspects of an episode for a national, one-hour, daily, nostalgic-themed, morning television program featuring some of the most beloved cartoons of all time.

The ideal candidate must be a highly creative self-starter with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to change. Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to multitask and prioritize work. An effective communicator who is comfortable working across multiple locations. 

Job Duties:

-Drive creative vision for an episode, oversee execution of the episode from start through post-production

-Generate, pitch and develop creative content

-Write show scripts

-Book topical guests, conduct pre-interviews, brief guests on show days

-Determine visual elements and props for episodes

-Coordinate logistics and clearly communicate creative needs with other departments including crew, graphics, post-production and art requests

-Brief hosts and production team

-Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of television producing experience

Demonstrate the ability to work with on-air talent, production teams, sponsors and even animals

Highly organized with strong writing and people skills are a must

Flexible work schedule required

Proficiency in MS Office is a must.

iNews, GV Stratus and Adobe C-Suite experience a plus.

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

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $65,000-85,000 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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