Special Projects Producer

Hearst
Sacramento, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Newsroom professionals with production experience and creative storytelling skills will find this role in content creation and cross-platform coordination rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with newsroom experience and a passion for storytelling in California
    — “KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station”
  • Professionals with strong communication and decision-making abilities in a collaborative setting
    — “You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan”

Things to consider

  • Flexible shift availability is required, which may affect work-life balance expectations
    — “Must be available to work flexible shifts as needed”
  • Bilingual experience is preferred, which could be a differentiator in the application process
    — “Bilingual experience is a plus”

How to stand out

  • Highlight cross-platform content production experience in your resume and interview responses
    — “Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TV”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate multiple crews and responsibilities in your portfolio
    — “Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously”
  • Showcase your creative storytelling approach with examples of impactful local programming
    — “Uncover and pitch unique ideas for stories that will capture attention on all platforms”
  • Emphasize your integrity and ethical standards in your application materials
    — “Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards”
  • Demonstrate your ability to connect with diverse communities through content creation
    — “Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • engaging content creation
  • team leadership
  • platform optimization
Typical background
newsroom experienceproducing

Skills & requirements

Required

Content ProductionStorytellingTeam CoordinationPlatform Optimization

Preferred

Bilingual SkillsMilitary Experience

Stack & domain

WritingCopy-editingCreativityIntegrityEthical StandardsNews ProductionStorytellingMultimediaBroadcasting

About the role

Original posting from Hearst

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 viewersUncover and pitch unique ideas for stories that will capture attention on all platforms.Work with and guide reporters in story productionProduce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TVCoordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, photographers, editors and production staffRequirements

4+ years of producing experienceExperience working in a newsroomHave strong writing and copy-editing skillsCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslyCreative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elementsExhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standardsMust be available to work flexible shifts as neededBilingual experience is a plusRelated military experience will be consideredSalary

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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional 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.

Source: Hearst careers

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