Special Projects Producer

Hearst Television; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KCRA 3 in Sacramento, a Hearst Television station, is seeking a Special Projects Producer to shape engaging local programs and stories across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You will supervise writers and reporters, oversee platform-optimized video, graphics and copy, and coordinate with anchors, photographers and editors to deliver a cohesive narrative.

Reporting to the Assistant News Director, you will help craft experiences that inform, connect with communities, and reflect

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

Writing

Copy-editing

Newsroom experience

Coordination

Creativity

Integrity

Flexibility

Bilingual

Military experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, is launching an exciting new content venture to showcase the best of California. The Special Projects Producer will create meaningful and memorable local programs. The ideal candidate loves to uncover impactful and engaging stories about the people and places of our state to connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

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

Requirements

• 4+ years of producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have 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

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $68,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.