Local News Producer

Job Description
KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, is looking 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 able to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment, a "can do" attitude, and the ability to win big stories, break news, and manage weather coverage. Candidates must be fast, calm under pressure, and able to play well in a room of like‑minded professionals.

Responsibilities

Selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers.

Working with and guiding reporters in story production.

Communicating, coordinating, and executing the creative vision with a team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.

In‑person attendance is required.

Requirements

2 years producing experience.

Creative presentation style.

Experience in a newsroom, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and knowledge of ENPS are pluses.

Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy‑editing skills.

Ability to multi‑task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.

Ability to summarize information into easy‑to‑understand components.

Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends, and overnights, and be flexible with schedule to cover breaking news.

Bilingual a plus.

Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and 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

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $48,000 and $53,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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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