Creative Local News Producer: Fast-Paced Live Coverage

Hearst; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking a strong Producer for KSBW 8 and related outlets. The role requires crafting memorable live newscasts, guiding reporters, and coordinating creative vision with anchors, meteorologists, editors, and production staff. In-person attendance is required in Monterey, CA.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years producing experience, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple crews under pressure. ENPS experience is a plus, and bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Creative presentation

Excellent writing

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Bilingual (a plus)

Tools

ENPS

Job description

Hearst Television is seeking a strong Producer for KSBW 8 and related outlets. The role requires crafting memorable live newscasts, guiding reporters, and coordinating creative vision with anchors, meteorologists, editors, and production staff. In-person attendance is required in Monterey, CA.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years producing experience, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple crews under pressure. ENPS experience is a plus, and bilingual abilities are valued.