News Producer, KSTU Job at KSTU-TV FOX 13 News in Salt Lake City

News Producer, KSTU

Apply for the News Producer position at KSTU-TV FOX 13 News, the FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah.

KSTU, a brand of The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a creative and motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This role offers a unique opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms and be at the heart of breaking news that impacts the Wasatch Front.

What You'll Do

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Write story development and showcasing.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs.
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
• Execute time‑sensitive decisions.
• Oversee live broadcast and up‑to‑the‑minute editorial decisions.
• Perform desktop editing.
• Post content to station websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred.

What You'll Bring

• Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local level.
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly organized, adaptable – thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong self‑motivation.
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel laws and strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to use web analytics.
• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems and MS Office a plus.
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings.

Where You'll Live, Work and Play

Salt Lake City, Utah offers an unbeatable blend of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. Nestled in the stunning Salt Lake Valley with the Wasatch Mountains as its backdrop, the city boasts world‑class skiing just 30 minutes from downtown at resorts like Park City, Alta and Snowbird. It also features a thriving downtown with excellent dining, craft breweries and cultural attractions including the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. With over 300 days of sunshine annually and five national parks within driving distance, Salt Lake City provides ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and year‑round outdoor recreation while maintaining a vibrant tech scene and strong career prospects.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status. The company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.