Dynamic News Producer: Create Live Newscast Experiences

Hearst; Salinas (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

Job summary

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, seeks a strong Producer with a track record of bold, decision-driven news. The role oversees live newscasts, collaborates with anchors, reporters, meteorologists and editor staff, and demands on-site presence and press-ready delivery.

The ideal candidate combines 2 years producing experience with sharp writing, calm under pressure, ENPS familiarity, and a flexible schedule to cover holidays and breaking news.

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.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

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

2 years producing experience

Creative presentation style

ENPS

Newsroom experience

Excellent writing and copy-editing

Multi-tasking

Summarizing information

Bilingual a Plus

Related experience/training

Tools

ENPS

Job description

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, seeks a strong Producer with a track record of bold, decision-driven news. The role oversees live newscasts, collaborates with anchors, reporters, meteorologists and editor staff, and demands on-site presence and press-ready delivery.

The ideal candidate combines 2 years producing experience with sharp writing, calm under pressure, ENPS familiarity, and a flexible schedule to cover holidays and breaking news.