Special Projects Producer

Job ID: 74947 Job Views: 11 Location: Sacramento, , United States Zip Code: 95814 Job Category: Television, Employment Type: Full time, Salary: $ Posted: 10.14.2026 Job Description 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 staff Requirements 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 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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs Powered by Journalismnext