Special Projects Producer

Hearst Television is seeking a Special Projects Producer to oversee their Investigative team and Special Projects. The ideal candidate will be a driven, organized leader with strong storytelling skills and experience managing content across broadcast and digital platforms. The role involves pitching stories, research, writing, and production, and a commitment to journalistic integrity.

Requirements

• Oversight of the preparation of a team of investigative and special projects journalists.
• Pitching, researching, writing, and producing investigative and special projects stories and specials.
• Coach producers, reporters, and photojournalists.
• Respond to breaking investigative news and seeking out investigative angles.
• Collaboration of digital response to investigative news and special projects.
• Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Must have strong newsgathering skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Post stories and video on digital platforms
• Maintain and manage a calendar of special projects.
• Communicate effectively with news staff, promotions, and legal team
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services