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Local News Producer

Hearst Television · Salinas, CA, USA ·

National multimedia company reaching 24 million households

Pay:
$48,000-$53,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

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, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news, and weather. Candidates must be fast and calm under pressure and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. This role reports to the News Director.

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 creative vision with 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.
  • An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
  • Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
  • Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
  • Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends, and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during 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

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 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 Hearst Television

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.

About Hearst Television

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds. Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving nearly three dozen U.S. cities, reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content across more than 120 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella, and more. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award, and the George Foster Peabody Award.

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