News Content Producer, KSBY

Scripps • Santa Barbara, KS

2d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

KSBY, The E.W. Scripps NBC station in San Luis Obispo, California is looking for a News Content Producer to join our amazing team on California's beautiful Central Coast. This person will create, lead, and organize content using strong editorial, organizational, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of experience as a news writer or producer preferred.
• Solid understanding of daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local level.
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Passion for writing, courageous and creative storytelling, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel laws, and strong editorial judgement.
• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and news managers to determine content.
• Build up lead stories, write conversational copy, and showcase content.
• Enhance newscasts by incorporating video, animations, and dynamic graphics.
• Execute time sensitive decisions.
• Respond to breaking news and execute live shots when needed.
• Post content to the station's digital platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level