Producer , Associate

The associate Sunrise producer is the understudy to the Sunrise producer and, in effect, a co‑producer of the show. He or she is capable of producing the newscast when the producer calls in sick or goes on vacation.

The associate producer works 3:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

KGET/Telemundo in Bakersfield has an opening for an associate producer on our Emmy‑winning Sunrise newscast.

This full‑time permanent job is an excellent entry‑level position for a serious journalist who aspires to a career on‑air or as a producer.

Since we operate stations in two languages, the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish is strongly desired.

Bakersfield is 90 minutes north of Los Angeles and two hours from the beach. It’s the ninth most populous city in California, and growing like crazy. More people live in Kern County than San Francisco County. We cover an area as big as Massachusetts and we aren’t afraid to chase local news wherever it happens.

• Produces the guest segments, writes intros for syndicated feed stories, and pitches in wherever needed. If ready for an on‑air introduction, this producer might appear on the morning broadcast.
• Runs the assignment desk during the newscast and handles guests. Monitors newsfeeds and scanners and writes breaking news stories for the producer, who is in the booth during the show.
• After the newscast ends at 7 a.m., works with other members of the Sunrise staff to plan future newscasts.

At least a bachelor’s degree.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking and writing).

Pay for this job is $37,500 per year.

If you’re interested, drop an email to News Director Michael Trihey at . Be sure to put “associate producer” in the subject line.