KTAR Multimedia News Producer

Deseret Management Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

KTAR News is looking for a dynamic Multimedia News Producer who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and knows how to turn breaking news, enterprise stories, and daily assignments into compelling written, audio, and video content. This role sits at the heart of our digital and on‑air operations, helping shape how Arizona gets its news across platforms. You’ll collaborate with reporters, writers, anchors, and show and video producers to create timely, accurate, and engaging content. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Phoenix site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, digital media, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong writing and editing skills with a solid grasp of AP style.
Experience producing audio and video content using tools such as Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, or similar.
Superior knowledge of the use of social media publishing tools, and basic analytics dashboards.
Comfortable working under tight deadlines and adapting to breaking news.
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
A passion for video story telling
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment.
Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a newsroom or broadcast environment.
Knowledge of Arizona news, politics, and community issues.
Ability to produce breaking news stories and develop multimedia packages independently.
Strong on-air skills in news delivery.

Responsibilities

Write clear, concise, and accurate news stories for on-air and digital distribution.
Produce short‑form and long‑form audio and video segments.
Shoot, edit, and publish video content optimized for web and social media.
Craft headlines, captions, and social copy that drive engagement while maintaining editorial integrity.
Help maintain KTAR’s presence across social platforms through timely posting and multimedia storytelling.
Work closely with editors, reporters, and on‑air talent to develop story angles and multimedia packages.
Coordinate with the digital team to ensure content is aligned across platforms.
Assist with breaking news coverage by quickly gathering information, verifying details, and publishing updates.
Ensure all news video content is produced in a timely manner and distributed across platforms.
Uphold KTAR’s editorial guidelines, accuracy standards, and ethical practices.
Fact‑check all content and ensure proper attribution.
Stay current on local, national, and global news to identify opportunities for coverage over the air and on video.
Support breaking news gathering and execution across platforms over the air and digital.

Benefits

Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies
Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
Paid time off for volunteering
Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Access to an entire team of free financial planners
Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
Continuous growth and development opportunities
Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration