California Stories Producer - Special Projects

HEARST STATIONS INC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

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Job summary

Hearst Stations Inc. in Sacramento seeks a Special Projects Producer to create meaningful local programs, uncover impactful California stories and connect audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social.

You will report to the Assistant News Director and collaborate with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and production staff. The role requires 4+ years producing in a newsroom, strong writing and copy-editing skills, and the ability to oversee multiple crews with a creative

Qualifications

• 4+ years of producing experience in a newsroom.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Creative presentation style with integrity.
• Flexible shifts; bilingual experience is a plus.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for local half-hour programs that create an 'experience' for viewers
• Uncover and pitch unique ideas for stories that will capture attention on all platforms.
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TV
• Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and production staff

Skills

Story pitching

Content development

Newsroom producing

Copy-editing

Communication

Bilingual (nice to have)

Job description

Hearst Stations Inc. in Sacramento seeks a Special Projects Producer to create meaningful local programs, uncover impactful California stories and connect audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social.

You will report to the Assistant News Director and collaborate with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and production staff. The role requires 4+ years producing in a newsroom, strong writing and copy-editing skills, and the ability to oversee multiple crews with a creative