Producer

Job Responsibilities

• Selecting, researching and writing compelling content for live newscasts to make the newscast an “experience” for viewers
• Working with news management to execute the vision and brand of the news organization
• Showcasing content and anchors in order to win the big story and make the newscast visually compelling and memorable
• Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors and production staff
• Posting to digital platforms including Facebook when necessary

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
• An ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• A creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during severe weather and breaking news
• Onsite attendance required
• A college degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Two years producing experience in a professional newsroom

Skills

Knowledge of ENPS

About the Role

KOCO-TV 5, Hearst Television's ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who will take our news product to the next level. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative and aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services

Value 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.

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.

We do not discriminate

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.