Producer

Role Overview

• Produce daily KDKA newscasts by determining story selection, order, pacing, and tone.
• Make clear, confident editorial decisions that reflect KDKA’s standards of accuracy, balance, and transparency.
• Respond quickly and responsibly to breaking news, severe weather, and major local events.
• Ensure all content meets legal, ethical, and CBS News & Stations editorial standards.
• Write and edit clear, compelling copy for anchors, teases, and live situations.
• Edit scripts for accuracy, flow, and conversational delivery.
• Work closely with reporters and photographers to sharpen story focus and visuals.
• Maintain consistency in writing style across newscasts and platforms.
• Build and execute rundowns using newsroom systems.
• Communicate decisively with directors, anchors, and control room staff during live broadcasts.
• Manage live shots, timing changes, and last-minute adjustments with composure.
• Lead the show through fast-moving and high-pressure situations.
• Possess a working understanding of video editing workflows; editing experience preferred.
• Collaborate effectively with editors and understand fundamentals of video storytelling.
• Willingness to learn and support KDKA’s streaming and digital newscasts.
• Adapt news content for streaming, mobile, and digital platforms when needed.
• Contribute to a multi-platform news strategy that serves viewers on TV, OTT, and online.
• Work closely with the assignment desk, managing editors, reporters, and photojournalists.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and enterprise planning.
• Contribute story ideas that reflect Pittsburgh and the communities KDKA serves.
• Support extended coverage during breaking news and special events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2–5 years of newsroom production experience (level dependent).
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work under aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.