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Sr Writer Producer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

Availability to work community events Requirements * 3+ years' experience in Television writing or ... S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies ...

Hearst

Sr Writer Producer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

Availability to work community events Requirements * 3+ years' experience in Television writing or ... S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies ...

Hearst

Sr Writer Producer

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Availability to work community events Requirements * 3+ years' experience in Television writing or ... S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies ...

Hearst

WDSU-TV News Intern

New Orleans, LA

S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies ... Editorial process (broadcast and/or digital) Writing / storytelling Overall newsgathering Newscast ...

Spero

Case Manager-Children's- Steele County

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$23.50 - $26/hr

This position is responsible for carrying out the job duties of Children's Mental Health Case ... written communication skills. * Staff will have knowledge of child and adolescent developmental ...

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How much do children's tv writing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for children's tv writing in the United States is $45,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Children's TV Writing job?

A Children's TV Writing job involves creating scripts and storylines for television programs aimed at young audiences. Writers develop engaging characters, age-appropriate dialogue, and educational or entertaining themes that align with the show's goals. They often collaborate with producers, animators, and educators to ensure content is both entertaining and suitable for children's development.

What does a typical workday look like for a Children's TV Writer?

A typical workday for a Children's TV Writer often involves brainstorming story ideas, outlining episodes, and writing or revising scripts in collaboration with other writers and producers. Writers may attend meetings with showrunners, receive notes from network executives, and work closely with animators or directors to ensure scripts align with the show's vision and target audience. Although timelines can be tight, the creative environment is highly collaborative, with frequent opportunities for feedback and group problem-solving. Over time, writers can move into more senior roles, such as head writer or story editor, and may also pitch their own original series.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Children'S Tv Writing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Children's TV Writing, you need creativity, strong storytelling abilities, and an understanding of age-appropriate content, typically supported by a background in screenwriting or related fields. Familiarity with scriptwriting software such as Final Draft, industry trends, and sometimes union membership (e.g., Writers Guild of America) is common. Collaboration, open-mindedness, and excellent communication skills help writers excel in team-driven writers' rooms and when receiving feedback. These skills are essential to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining stories that resonate with young audiences and meet broadcast standards.

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Sr Writer Producer

Sr Writer Producer

Hearst Television

Palm Beach Gardens, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Promotions Senior Writer Producer

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens is looking for a creative Promotions Senior Writer Producer to write, shoot, edit and design promotion for all media platforms. As a Promotions Senior Writer Producer, you will create station image promotion that advances our brand and gets noticed in a competitive market. You will write and produce news promos for station campaigns and marketing projects and assist the Creative Services Department in other tasks, as assigned. If you're motivated and creative, this is the perfect job for you!

Responsibilities

  • Produce, write, shoot and edit compelling promos and image campaigns from start to finish that increase viewer interest, brand awareness and ratings for all platforms
  • Produce promos for community events and sales sponsored initiatives 
  • Contribution to brainstorms across all departments
  • Availability to work community events

Requirements

  • 3+ years' experience in Television writing or producing
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop required

  • Proven ability to concept, write, produce, and deliver compelling content across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and social

  • Strong storytelling skills with a keen understanding of brand voice, audience engagement, and visual narrative

  • Working knowledge of digital cinema production workflows, including hands-on experience with Canon C300 and Canon C300 Mark III cameras

  • Solid understanding of lighting, audio, and composition to support high-quality video production

  •  Experience collaborating with videographers, editors, designers, and on-air or on-camera talent

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  •  Strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills

  • Proficiency with scriptwriting, producing shoots, and overseeing post-production from concept through final delivery

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to give clear creative direction

  • Passion for creative innovation and staying current with emerging media trends, tools, and storytelling techniques

  • Drone licensing/Hands-on experience operating drones for content capture is a plus

  • 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
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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