KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Life Style Producer.
KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!
Qualifications
- At least 2 years' experience producing or reporting for a lifestyle show or comparable industry.
- Be inquisitive and interested in what is happening in the Twin Cities.
- Excellent organization and writing skills, including grammar and spelling.
- Four-year degree in journalism, or high school diploma and equivalent job experience.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
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Job Overview
KSTP-TV is looking for a creative individual to join the team as a producer for its two weekday lifestyle programs. This position is ideal for an
individual who can work independently and collaboratively. The show will thrive based on the ideas and execution this individual brings to the team.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for multiple segments each week. This includes sourcing guests and topics, vetting, pre-interviewing, scheduling, coordinating and producing elements for live broadcasts.
- Ensure all video and graphic elements are coordinated, requested and delivered for segments.
- Work ahead to ensure plans are in place both for that day's segment and future segments.
- Must be flexible to pivot or redirect a segment in light of challenges, including breaking news.
- Booth and line-produce multiple episodes of the show each week. That includes timing the show, floating or moving blocks, communicating with show hosts, coordinating with live talent in the field and managing Skype/Zoom interviews for on-air appearances.
- Write and edit copy throughout the show for teases, segments, host chat, contest messaging and more.
- Contribute to social media pages.
- Assist in editing show video and other video elements, if needed.
- Bring positive energy to coincide with the positive nature of the show and our stories.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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