News Producer

Job Description KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have a creative vision, experience making decisions, and communicate the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news, and display important weather information to viewers in Northern California. You must be fast, embrace collaboration with a team of like‑minded professionals, and prioritize accuracy. You will report to the executive producer. Responsibilities Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers Work with and guide reporters in story production Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff Branch assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events Live time newscasts Requirements At least two years of producing experience Experience working in a newsroom Have writing and copy‑editing skills Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously Experience summarizing information into easy‑to‑understand components Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news Bilingual experience is a plus Related military experience will be considered Salary The estimated base salary range for this role is between $56,000 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 over 22 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr