Hearst
Local News Executive Producer
Hearst, Sacramento, California, United States, 95814
Job Description
KCRA 3, the NBC affiliate in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station,
is looking for an
Executive Producer
who can oversee our newscasts in a fast-paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team toward the vision. You will be a leader who can develop content that succeeds on all linear, digital, streaming and social platforms. You are a pro when it comes to making decisions under the daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You can handle Breaking News when it happens. When it doesn't, you'll oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the ability to make those you oversee better. You will report to the News Director.
ResponsibilitiesOversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscastsResearch, pitch, and gather enterprise news storiesChampion the use graphics and showcasing to enhance our presentationManage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalistsRespond to breaking news with urgencyOversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagementWrite compelling news stories in active voiceBooth newscasts or specials as neededPost stories and video on station website and on mobileLead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise storiesPerform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing important feedbackCommunicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering
Requirements6 to 12 years of producing and/or news leadership experienceMust demonstrate experience in writing and be able to think visuallyCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslySummarize information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsUnwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsRelated military experience will be consideredMust be willing to work varied shifts and weekends as needed
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $100,000. 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.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional 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.
KCRA 3, the NBC affiliate in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station,
is looking for an
Executive Producer
who can oversee our newscasts in a fast-paced news environment. We need someone who can construct a vision for newscasts and manage a team toward the vision. You will be a leader who can develop content that succeeds on all linear, digital, streaming and social platforms. You are a pro when it comes to making decisions under the daily pressure and have a solid background in news producing. The Executive Producer will recruit producers and work with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You can handle Breaking News when it happens. When it doesn't, you'll oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the ability to make those you oversee better. You will report to the News Director.
ResponsibilitiesOversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscastsResearch, pitch, and gather enterprise news storiesChampion the use graphics and showcasing to enhance our presentationManage, coach, and motivate producers, reporters, and video journalistsRespond to breaking news with urgencyOversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagementWrite compelling news stories in active voiceBooth newscasts or specials as neededPost stories and video on station website and on mobileLead editorial meetings and pitch enterprise storiesPerform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing important feedbackCommunicate with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering
Requirements6 to 12 years of producing and/or news leadership experienceMust demonstrate experience in writing and be able to think visuallyCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslySummarize information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsUnwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsRelated military experience will be consideredMust be willing to work varied shifts and weekends as needed
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $100,000. 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.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional 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.