TV News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Overview and Responsibilities:

At KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, we are looking for a producer to join the team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Produce newscasts as assigned
• Write for other assigned newscasts

Basic Qualifications
• 2 years’ experience producing a TV newscast required
• Ability to multi-task and manage a show under pressure in and out of the control room, provide leadership and communicate with all the newscast staff.

Additional Qualifications
• College Degree preferred
• Familiarity with non-linear editing and playback systems preferred Familiarity with social media and how to use it to generate and promote stories a plus
• Experience managing reporters using all forms of live transmission (i.e. LiveU, Dejero, Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Facebook, ENG and KU, etc.)
• Must be able to work all shifts
• A history of managing deadlines
• Excellent broadcast writing skills, including teases
• Ability to understand news stories, how they impact viewers and how to best communicate that in words and visuals
• Able to use and lead multiple resources to produce a compelling show including: video, sound, graphics, multiple studio standup locations, multiple live reporters
• We’re looking for a creative producer, not just a show stacker! A teammate with great people skills who can take direction from managers and execute the station’s mission for a newscast

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.