Cross-Platform Local Stories Producer

AAJA24; 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

LGBTQ+ health services

Job summary

KCRA 3 in Sacramento, a Hearst Television station, is launching a new content venture to showcase California stories. The Special Projects Producer will create meaningful local programs and guide reporters, producing content for TV, digital, streaming and social media.

The ideal candidate brings creative vision, decision-making, and clear communication, reporting to the Assistant News Director and coordinating with anchors, photographers, editors, and production staff.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of producing experience.
• Experience working in a newsroom.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
• Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts as needed.
• 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

Producing experience

Newsroom experience

Writing & copy-editing

Bilingual (plus)

Military experience (considered)

Job description

KCRA 3 in Sacramento, a Hearst Television station, is launching a new content venture to showcase California stories. The Special Projects Producer will create meaningful local programs and guide reporters, producing content for TV, digital, streaming and social media.

The ideal candidate brings creative vision, decision-making, and clear communication, reporting to the Assistant News Director and coordinating with anchors, photographers, editors, and production staff.