Producer
Hearst Health
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Local News Producer
KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
- Coordinate with digital and assignment desk teams to ensure consistent coverage across broadcast and online platforms
- Work with and guide reporters in story production
- Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
- Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
- Live timing newscasts
Requirements
- Professional or college producing experience
- Experience working in a newsroom
- Have writing and copy-editing skills
- Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
- Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
- Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
- Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspective, and identities. That's why behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and 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 | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
About this role
At KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, you'd be the creative force behind local newscasts, responsible for selecting and shaping stories that turn information into compelling viewing experiences. This role demands someone who can write sharp copy, coordinate multiple crews and resources simultaneously, and make fast editorial decisions—especially during breaking news. You'd work closely with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, and editors to execute the station's vision across broadcast and digital platforms, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
The ideal candidate brings professional or college-level producing experience and has worked in a newsroom environment. You'll need strong writing and copy-editing skills, the ability to summarize complex information clearly, and a creative eye for presentation. This is a fast-paced role that requires flexibility: you'll work nights, weekends, overnights, and holidays as needed, with availability for breaking news situations. The position reports to the News Director and requires in-person attendance in Des Moines.
Hearst offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid parental leave, and emotional wellness support, along with additional family-focused benefits.
Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $120,000
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