Local News Producer Job at Hearst Communications, Inc. in Salinas

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a strong, take-charge Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, and capable of making decisions and communicating plans clearly and concisely. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven record of winning big stories, breaking news, and weather coverage. They must be quick and calm under pressure and able to collaborate effectively with a team of like-minded professionals.

Responsibilities:

1. Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to create an engaging viewer experience.
2. Guide and collaborate with reporters during story production.
3. Coordinate and communicate the creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
4. Attendance in person is required.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 2 years of producing experience.
2. Creative presentation style.
3. Experience in a newsroom, ability to remain calm under pressure, and knowledge of ENPS are advantageous.
4. Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills.
5. Ability to multitask and manage multiple crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
6. Strong skills in summarizing information into clear, understandable segments.
7. Creative presentation style with the ability to utilize all available resources and elements.
8. Uphold journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
9. Flexibility to work holidays, nights, weekends, overnights, and during breaking news.
10. Bilingual skills are a plus.
11. Relevant experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience, will be considered.
12. Military training and experience are valued and will be considered.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people from all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We strive to be a diverse organization that reflects our audience, ensuring our content is compassionate and representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Our benefits are modern, flexible, and designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits tailored to your needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $57,000. The actual offer will depend on skills, experience, market conditions, location, and other factors. The salary range is subject to change.