KSL-TV News Topical Producer (Part-time)
About The Position
Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Position Overview We are seeking a highly creative, fast and strategic part-time News Topical Producer to support KSL-TV News. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, writing, shooting, and editing high-impact daily news topicals that drive viewership on TV and audience engagement across all KSL platforms. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. o This position is an on-site role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site. o Regular Shift hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm Monday-Friday.
Requirements
- Demo Reel: Demo reel is REQUIRED for all applicants.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of one years of experience as a news topical producer in a newsroom or creative services department.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and the ability to shoot your own footage.
- Editorial Judgment: Strong news judgment and the ability to find the most "tune in worthy" elements of a story.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. Must work effectively in a team environment.
- Availability: Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including morning & nights, particularly breaking news events. This is a Monday – Friday position, but it will require some holidays and possible weekend shifts.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
- Strong self-motivation, well organized, and dependable.
Nice To Haves
- After Effects, and Photoshop knowledge is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Content Production: Write and produce compelling daily news topicals for KSL-TV newscasts. Support social media efforts with reels and other content as needed.
- Strategic Writing: Primary focus will be writing and editing high-speed “tune-in” teases for the evening’s newscast.
- Post-Production & Editing: Proficiency in non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and the Creative Cloud suite, with the ability to produce high-quality work under deadline pressure.
- Collaborative Planning: Attend daily news planning meetings to identify best stories to promote in the daily topical promos for both on-air and social. Collaborate with news producers, anchors and the creative team to align promotional content with editorial priorities.
- Studio Production: Direct talent and crews on set during topical shoots; occasionally serve as photographer/videographer for custom promotional content.
- Project Management: Oversee the entire news topical lifecycle, including promo scheduling using logs, voiceover supervision, and updating promos for breaking news.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
