Producer / Writer

This is a Full Time Job

This producer writes, edits and produces daily entertainment stories for various newscasts. The candidate must be good at multi-tasking and working under tight deadlines and pressure.

This producer will help decide the order in which stories will be told, help write teases and other content, time entertainment blocks, edit video and post video to the website.

This position will report to the Entertainment Executive Producer.

Produces entertainment stories for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories and guest scripts
• Approves scripts
• Edits video
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling entertainment blocks
• Writes stories for the website and other platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum three years' experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• Must have knowledge of Adobe Premiere and ENPS is also a plus
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.