Special Projects Producer

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

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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

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.