Multimedia Producer

Sacbar; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento seeks a Multimedia Producer to join our newsroom in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role blends newscast production, content for our CTV app, interviews coordination, and studio guest handling, with opportunities to grow across news operations.

The ideal candidate writes clearly, researches well, and demonstrates solid news judgment, strong ethics, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high newsroom standards.

Qualifications

• Experience producing television newscasts or equivalent.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for local news and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Produce a newscast for broadcast and CTV app.
• Coordinate interviews and guests for morning show, and escort studio guests.
• Post and update stories on the station website and social media.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to format other newscasts.
• Meet tight deadlines with accuracy and clarity.

Skills

Newsroom software

Web posting software

Research skills

Deadline pressure

Independence

Leadership ability

Video editing

Graphics creation

On-air decision making

Tools

Video editing software

Graphic design software

Job description

Multimedia Producer

KTXL-FOX40 in Sacramento is seeking a motivated, self-starting team player to join our newsroom in a dynamic, multi-faceted role. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to expand their skills across multiple areas of news operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience producing television newscasts, outstanding communication and organizational skills, and a passion for local news. In this role, you will serve as a backup newscast producer, learn to produce content for our growing CTV platform, coordinate interviews and guests as a morning show booker, and serve as a key point of contact for the public by greeting and escorting studio guests and managing incoming newsroom calls.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to a newsroom that values teamwork, innovation, and audience engagement. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Essential Functions

• The ability to produce a newscast for broadcast and our CTV app
• Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and social media to find relevant material for newscasts
• Clear, concise, conversational writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings
• Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
• Post and update stories to station website and social media sites, engage viewers
• Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
• Write news stories
• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of newsroom software
• Knowledge of web posting software
• Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines
• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
• Knowledge of engaging on social media
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently with little supervisionDemonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment, work well with co-workers
• Edit video and audio on industry standard equipment
• Build graphics and use effectively in shows
• Handle and adjust to last-minute changes
• Make quick, accurate decisions during the on-air process

Compensation

Compensation - $24.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.