Great Day Live Producer

As a Great Day Live Producer at WHAS-TV Louisville, your main responsibilities will include creating unique segments that engage the community, collaborating with various teams to develop content, and producing stories for different platforms. Additionally, you will utilize the latest editing tools to craft visually appealing segments, incorporate audience data to drive content decisions, and coach on-air talent to deliver their best performances.

To qualify for the Great Day Live Producer position at WHAS-TV Louisville, candidates should have at least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in production. Familiarity with tools such as CUEZ, ENPS, and Edius is preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines are crucial for success in this fast-paced environment.

WHAS-TV Louisville is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees, including Great Day Live Producers. You will have access to comprehensive benefits, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to engage with the community through creative projects. This support encourages you to explore innovative ideas and make impactful contributions.

The work environment for a Great Day Live Producer at WHAS-TV Louisville is friendly and collaborative, often incorporating a mix of creative brainstorming sessions and individual project work. Most of the tasks are performed in a typical office setting, with the occasional need for fieldwork during shoots. You'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who share your enthusiasm for storytelling and community engagement.

WHAS-TV Louisville offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Great Day Live Producers, including medical, dental, and eye care coverage. Employees also enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 401(k) matching, virtual healthcare appointments, therapy sessions, and a supportive work culture that aligns with TEGNA’s commitment to employee well-being.

To answer this effectively, focus on your passion for storytelling and how community engagement drives your enthusiasm. Share specific instances where your content sparked positive audience reactions, highlighting your understanding of viewer interests.

Discuss your brainstorming techniques, collaboration with team members, and how you research and leverage audience data to ensure the segment resonates with viewers. Highlight the importance of creativity and clear communication in your approach.

Share your strategies for time management and prioritization. Discuss how you remain organized under pressure, perhaps utilizing specific tools or techniques, while maintaining the quality of your content.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in producing successful segments. Share how you communicate effectively with other team members, including producers, hosts, and talent, to create cohesive and engaging content.

Discuss your methods for inspiring on-air talent and ensuring they connect authentically with the audience. Share how you coach them through rehearsals and provide constructive feedback to enhance their performances.

Mention the editing tools you are familiar with, focusing on CUEZ, ENPS, and Edius as preferred options. Highlight your experience in using these tools to create visually appealing content and your willingness to learn new technologies.

Explain your approach to gathering and analyzing audience data to inform your content decisions. Share any examples where viewer feedback has guided you in producing relevant and impactful segments.

Discuss the ways you create and share engaging stories on digital and social platforms, including how you adapt your content for different audiences. Highlight the importance of staying up-to-date with trends in social media.

Detail your steps in writing clear, engaging scripts that match the tone of the show. Mention your focus on storytelling elements and how you tailor scripts to ensure they connect with the audience effectively.

Prepare to discuss a specific segment, citing the creative elements you employed, the collaboration with your team, and the positive response from the audience. Reflect on what you learned from that experience and how it influenced your future production.