Local News Producer

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to create an engaging viewer experience
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Coordinate creative vision with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Booth assigned newscasts, breaking news, and weather events
• Manage live timing for newscasts

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom environment
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing complex information into easy-to-understand components
• Ability to exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights, with flexibility for breaking news
• Related military experience will be considered

Benefits

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

About the Company

KETV is the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska. We are part of Hearst Television, which owns or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states. We are recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies, dedicated to telling authentic and accurate stories that connect with the communities we serve.