The Company: KSAT12 is a #1 ABC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station with strong community ties and top ratings. We are known for our aggressive reporting style and a keen ability to embrace new digital technologies. As if that’s not enough, we have a state-of-the-art multi-media complex in which to create new content opportunities for audiences across a broad range of digital platforms.
The Position: News Producer
KSAT12 News is looking for a dynamic newscast producer to join our top-rated news team. We want someone who thinks outside the box to produce newscasts and build content in a multi-platform approach. We want someone with a strong background in breaking news, weather, and traffic coverage. You should also be organized and have excellent time management and communication skills. Additionally, you should have a sense of urgency, strong writing skills, and the ability to craft creative and memorable newscasts and content.
Responsibilities:
· Oversee the complete preparation of the newscast and content for both broadcast and digital streams, including story development, writing for our on-air product, creating graphics.
· Work in tandem with the Newsroom Managers, other newscast Producers, Reporters, Assignments Editors, Anchors and Production Staff.
· Maintain editorial direction set by the News Director, including the use of production values while maintaining high journalistic standards.
· Coordinate, manage and effectively time the newscast in the control room while remaining calm under pressure.
· Listen to scanners, make news judgements and send crews to cover spot news;
· Produce breaking news/breaking weather cut ins as needed;
· Produce content for our website (KSAT.com) and other digital and social media platforms as needed.
Qualifications:
· Working knowledge of contemporary television production techniques.
· Knowledge of ENPS, Ross Xpression, Microsoft Teams a plus.
· Demonstrated ability to write, produce and oversee editing.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and time-management skills.
· Ability to remain calm under pressure, while working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines.
· A minimum of 2 years newscast producing experience.
· College degree preferred, in Journalism and/or Communications.
· Willingness to work flexible schedules, that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Mail resumes and tapes to:
Sean Talbot, Assistant News Director
KSAT12
1408 N. St. Mary’s
San Antonio, TX 78215
KSAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, KSAT will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.