Description
KENS 5, the CBS affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative Associate Producer to join its weekday morning lifestyle program, Great Day SA.
The Associate Producer will play a key role in the day-to-day execution of the show by helping develop engaging content, coordinating guests, managing production logistics, and supporting broadcast, digital, and social media initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist producers with planning, coordination, and execution of daily LIVE broadcasts
- Research and develop segment ideas, trending topics, community stories, local events, and guest opportunities
- Coordinate and book guests for in-studio, remote, and pre-recorded segments
- Serve as primary point of contact for guests, clients, and community partners
- Write and format segment scripts, teases, graphics information, and supporting show materials
- Assist with daily show rundowns and ensure all production elements are accurate and organized
- Support pre-show preparation, live production needs, and post-show follow-up
- Manage studio logistics, including set preparation, prop placement, and guest microphone coordination
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, editors, photographers, sales teams, and other production staff
- Lead and manage Great Day SA's social media presence across multiple platforms
- Create, schedule, and publish engaging daily content to promote upcoming segments and strengthen audience engagement
- Develop original digital content and innovative segment ideas to enhance the Great Day SA brand
- Write compelling and accurate social media copy, website content, and promotional materials
- Monitor social media trends, audience analytics, and engagement metrics to identify growth opportunities
- Utilize Cuez to manage show rundowns, coordinate workflows, and facilitate communication across the production team
- Produce and manage original content for KENS 5 streaming platforms
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Television Production, Film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to create and adapt content for broadcast, digital, web, and social media platforms
- Demonstrated ability to generate fresh, creative content ideas and proactively pitch segment and digital opportunities
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation strategies, and audience engagement best practices
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Creative storyteller with strong editorial judgment and news awareness
- Self-starter who can work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Positive, solution-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and problem-solve in a fast-paced live television environment
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop
- Experience with Cuez or similar newsroom and production workflow systems is preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) program with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Access to Teladoc and Spring Health services