KSL TV Producer (Full time)

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Who We Are

KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award‑winning journalism through KSL.com and KSL‑TV. We provide in‑depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up‑to‑the‑minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most.

Position Overview

To be a fully contributing member of the News team by producing interesting, relevant newscasts that meet the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, sensitivity, and timeliness. The producer will assume primary responsibility for assigned newscast(s), including evaluating stories, organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast, and overseeing writing, production, and timing of broadcast.

(NOTE: Management reserves the right to assign producer responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon the producer's proven capabilities and the company's present and future needs.  A producer may be assigned to produce any newscast.)

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 Salt Lake City site.

What You Will Do:

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Write, produce and edit material for a newscast that appeals to targeted audiences.
• Be creative, aggressive and energetic, reflecting maximum quality and professionalism to build audience share with excellent judgement.
• Meet strict deadlines and handle stress effectively.
• Organize, delegate and motivate other people across different departments, including graphics and production in order to coordinate news activities from conceptualization to successful execution.
• Be dependable and able to work under minimal supervision.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• College degree in journalism, a related field, or equivalent.
• Three years successful experience as producer in a broadcasting environment, or equivalent. Previous newsroom leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to be creative, aggressive and energetic, reflecting maximum quality and professionalism to build audience share, with excellent judgement
• Self-starter capable of performing and handling significant demands, particularly during peak hours to meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize, lead and motivate other people in coordination of news coverage.
• Have proven record of dependability and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle stress.

Preferred Qualifications, But Not Required

• Prefer someone familiar with the ENPS Computer System and with the ability to utilize state-of-the-art television technology.
• Prefer experience in an organization similar to KSL's and knowledge of community organizations and resources.

Physical Demands 

• 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.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion.

Compensation

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour (shift differential available for overnight shifts). Hourly rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits!

Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• 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

KSL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.