KMBC 9 is hiring: Producer in Kansas City

Overview
KMBC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Kansas City, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision, experience making decisions and communicating the plan, and you know how to win the big story, own breaking news, and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to work in a team of professionals. Accuracy is job one.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers.

Work with and guide reporters in story production.

Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.

Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.

Live timing newscasts.

Qualifications

Professional or college producing experience.

Experience working in a newsroom.

Have writing and copy-editing skills.

Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.

Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components.

Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.

Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

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. We believe in collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 markets across 39 states, reaching more than 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies, known for distinguished journalism, innovation, and community service.

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

About Us
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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