Newscast Producer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Newscast Producer Req ID: 10142212 Job
Description: KTRK-TV, the ABC Owned TV station located in Houston,
TX is looking for a deeply-committed journalist who will oversee
the creation, management and production of a daily television
newscast. The best candidate will have a heart for news,
understanding the deep complexities of how to tell compelling
stories in a new era of journalism. We strive to produce “big J”
journalism daily and don’t follow the old norms of what stories get
into a newscast. Understanding of our news philosophy and strategy
will be essential in being successful each day. To fit in our
newsroom, you must love news – understanding and accepting that
news is calling, not a 9 to 5. You’ll be expected to be available
for breaking news at any time and can be assigned to work any day,
any shift over the course of your career here. Producers must work
well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, writers,
directors and graphic artists. Responsibilities: Craft daily
newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast Pitch story ideas
that fit our news strategy and ideology Communicate well with
others in the newsroom when building shows Collaborate with digital
team members throughout the day Write clear and compelling
broadcast copy Execute last-minute changes in high pressure
situations Basic Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have
top-level producing experience at a local news station Demonstrated
ability work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid,
fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with strong editorial and
production skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights.
Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change Required Education :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Preferred Education
: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field
Required Experience : 2-3 years of experience in a medium to large
sized market Job Posting Segment: Disney Networks Job Posting
Primary Business: Disney Networks All Primary Job Posting Category:
Producing News - Owned Stations - 4-10T Employment Type: Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Houston, TX, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-02-03
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, League City , Newscast Producer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Houston, Texas
