Description

The Position & Objective:

SUMMARY:

Do you want to work at one of the best local stations in the country and help manage our high profile, award winning Consumer Investigative Unit? We have a great opportunity for you. WDIV-TV, the Detroit NBC powerhouse station is looking to fill the Consumer Producer position. You will work with our veteran, Help Me Hank Consumer Investigative Reporter to expose waste, corruption and hold the bad guys accountable. We're big on hidden cameras, confrontations and breaking big consumer stories. You will coordinate a team of volunteers, work with show producers and our forward-thinking web team to generate daily and big picture content.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to conceptualize a story from beginning to end including vetting consumer emails and phone calls for possible coverage, researching information for stories and interacting with policy makers and business leaders. This franchise is one of the high-profile brands at the station and we have all the tools to help you succeed.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should possess the following skills:

• Must have 3-5 years of experience as a producer, writer or reporter.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently to investigative the big consumer stories.
• Must have experience with hidden cameras and confrontations.
• Must be proficient in handling legal and ethical issues as they arise.
• College degree with emphasis in journalism preferred.
• Must be deadline driven, handle multiple assignments and thrive in fast-paced environment
• Segment producing experience at a television station is a plus!

To apply, send resume to:

Meaghan St. Pierre

Senior Producer – Special Projects, WDIV-TV

mstpierre@wdiv.com

As a condition of employment, GMG requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first day of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law, unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.