Current Available Jobs for KITV

As an ABC affiliate, KITV4 is proud to include the network line up of entertainment programming, World News Tonight, and live sporting events.

Senior Producer, Lifestyle Content (Live Television)

The Senior Producer, Lifestyle Content will lead a team of people to produce content for television and digital platforms for KITV/KIKU.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Shape the look, feel and content of the program
  • Ensure high standards of production and editorial judgment.
  • Oversee and execute live production (“boothing”).
  • Work to manage staff, client, and guest schedules for the live show 
  • Produce program segments.
  • Create and manage relationships with clients and sales people.
  • Write and edit content for broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Enterprise stories and content.
  • Manage production schedules.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to manage a complex process with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Long form or broadcast/news writing experience.
  • Live television production experience – directing, technical directing or producing preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills, including work processing, spreadsheets, and general communications.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, maintaining a positive rapport with staff, management and clients.
  • Proven record of dependability.
  • Ability to resolve various problems which require general knowledge of the company policies and procedures, while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Capable and willing to resolve unexpected problems and be flexible to manage unscheduled changes.
  • Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
  • Substantial, sustained physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures
  • Work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to handle stress.
  • Ability to consistently work hours required. Works more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, evenings, etc.
  • Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
  • Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients
  • Maintain confidentiality by not discussing internal matters, company strategies, client’s proprietary information, personnel matters, wage and salary information or any sensitive information with clients, competitors, listeners, the media or inappropriately with co-workers, and by not distributing our proprietary research or other information to our competitors.

KITV, Inc. 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.

Digital Content Manager

Island News has an opening for Digital Content Manager.  The Digital Content Manager is primarily responsible for developing and executing new media strategies for KITV4 Island News and all its digital platforms, including web, mobile, and other content

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Island News has an opening for Digital Content Manager.  The Digital Content Manager is primarily responsible for developing and executing new media strategies for KITV4 Island News and all its digital platforms, including web, mobile, and other content distribution platforms.

The position is responsible for improving functionality of the digital platforms on a day-to-day basis including improving navigation and usability. This includes daily content, editing content, upkeep of site sections, video editing/producing, social media management, HTML coding, and web-exclusive content. 

The DCM will work closely with digital producers to plan and execute daily digital content coverage, as well as set long-term digital content goals. 

The DCM will also be involved in teaching and coaching the news team on how to best post and promote stories on all digital platforms that is consistent with the goals/objectives and strategy of the newsroom.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the digital content team in both news and programming and lead digital strategy to grow multi-platform content, audience and engagement

  • Work with News Director, Managing Editor and Executive Producers to ensure a multi-platform content approach in every stage of the news-gathering process

  • Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions and to create accountability for results

  • Oversee all station efforts on social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other emerging platforms.

  • Lead the content team in identifying new content types and innovative technologies that help us reach and serve new audiences

  • Create unique, engaging, and shareable content

  • Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content

Requirements:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media or other related field

  • At least 3 years of leading other digital journalists and developing digital strategies or relevant other newsroom experience 

  • Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content, along with community engagement

  • A deep understanding of SEO best practices for articles, images, and video

  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and the ability to deal with the rapid pace of news

  • Knowledge of Content Management Systems and news production systems along with social newsgathering tools

  • Must be knowledgeable with AP writing style and operate with the highest journalistic standards

  • Experience analyzing audience data and identifying behavioral trends. Google Analytics experience a major bonus

  • Passion and vision for emerging media

  • Must have outstanding organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills; a team player.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and tasks handling multiple assignments, while meeting “tight” deadlines in an environment subject to constant change and interruptions.

To apply

https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/kitv.html Please make sure to attach a current resume. 

Salary Range:

Starting from $65,000

Producer

KITV, Inc., the ABC affiliate in Honolulu, HI is looking for a full-time newscast producer. The news producer is responsible for creating a newscast from top to bottom and managing it throughout the day. The producer will work closely with reporters, phot

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Job Description:

KITV, Inc., the ABC affiliate in Honolulu, HI is looking for a full-time newscast producer. The news producer is responsible for creating a newscast from top to bottom and managing it throughout the day. The producer will work closely with reporters, photographers, news managers and other staff to build a relevant and compelling product using all available resources.

Job Responsibilities:

The news producer will create a newscast that is compelling and meets the objective and strategy of the news department. The producer will research and write news stories for television, web and mobile. Create graphics and work with reporters on their stories for the newscast. They will participate in daily editorial meetings and assist with other news projects as assigned. 

Qualifications Requirements:

Strong writing skills. Solid editorial judgment along with knowledge of local, national and world news. High journalistic ethical standards. Understand the need for urgency and accuracy. Can multi-task and work under pressure, especially in breaking news situations. Must have a passion for news and competitive winning spirit. Willing to take risks in the name of creativity in storytelling and presentation. Understands how to maximize visuals and video editing principles. Will work well with others and be a good teammate. Flexibility to work any shift as news is a 24-hour operation.

Education:

  • Degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news or related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum two years of broadcast news experience preferred, preferably as a line producer.
  • Knowledge of ENPS newsroom software is a plus.
  • Experience working with automation production preferred
  • Knowledge of digital platforms and use of social media.

To apply:

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to jobs@kitv.com or mail to the address listed below and provide link to video reel/sample of your work:

KITV

News Director

801 S. King Street

Honolulu, HI 96813

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Media Consultant

KITV seeks an experienced sales professional for our Media Consultant position. The primary responsibility of the account executive will be to develop new business relationships and revenue for all station platforms. The preferred ideal candidate will hav

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Job Title: Media Consultant

Job Type: Full Time

City: Honolulu

Job Description:

ISLAND NEWS (KITV & KIKU), an Allen Media Broadcasting company in Honolulu, Hawaii,
seeks a Media Consultant.
This is your opportunity to develop a Career in a fast-paced, fun Media Sales environment
selling television commercial and digital ad campaigns, and our new local program Island Life
LIVE. Our experienced Media Consultants make six-figure incomes. We are willing to train the
right person for the job to be successful.
The Media Consultant’s primary responsibility is to develop new business relationships and
provide businesses with custom interactive solutions to help their business grow.

Responsibilities:
? Cultivate Relationships with local businesses.
? Research business opportunities in the marketplace - set appointments to present custom
packages and close new businesses.
? Increase existing business on all station platforms to achieve individual and sales team
budgets.
? Write marketing proposals and create power point presentations.
? Communicate and plan effectively

Qualifications:
? Detail oriented
? Works well in a team environment
? Takes ownership of projects and sees them through to fruition
? Quick learner of new marketing opportunities, technology tools, software and systems
? Great listener
? Ability to juggle multiple projects
? Desire to grow and succeed

Additional Information: 
EOE M/F/D/V