News Producer

Job DescriptionKCRA 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 creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating 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 and embrace collaboration in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the executive producer.ResponsibilitiesSelect, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewersWork with and guide reporters in story productionCoordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staffBoothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather eventsLive timing newscasts RequirementsAt least two years of producing experienceExperience working in a newsroomHave writing and copy-editing skillsCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslyExperience summarizing information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsHave and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standardsMust be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking newsBilingual experience is a plusRelated military experience will be consideredSalaryThe 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 ActionAt 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.BenefitsHearst'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 needsAbout UsHearst 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.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.

Created: 2026-04-02