Dynamic News Producer: Break Big Stories On Air

Hearst Magazines; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; 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

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television in Central Coast, CA is seeking a strong, take-charge Producer who can create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will be creative, decisive, and able to communicate plans clearly under pressure.

Responsibilities include selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts, guiding reporters, coordinating with anchors and staff, and ensuring in-person presence. The role requires 2 years producing experience and flexibility for holidays and overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 years producing experience.
• Creative presentation style.
• Experience in a newsroom, ability to remain calm under pressure; ENPS knowledge a plus.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities.
• Ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to create an engaging viewer experience.
• Guide reporters in story production.
• Coordinate and communicate creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Producing experience

Creative presentation

Newsroom experience

ENPS knowledge

Writing/editing

Multi-tasking

Summarization

Bilingual

Ethical standards

Holiday/off-hours availability

Military veterans friendly

Tools

ENPS

Job description

Hearst Television in Central Coast, CA is seeking a strong, take-charge Producer who can create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will be creative, decisive, and able to communicate plans clearly under pressure.

Responsibilities include selecting, researching, and writing content for live newscasts, guiding reporters, coordinating with anchors and staff, and ensuring in-person presence. The role requires 2 years producing experience and flexibility for holidays and overnight shifts.