News Producer, WTMJ

Scripps • Milwaukee, WI

29d • Onsite

About The Position

WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for a News Producer. You'll have the opportunity to craft and organize compelling content across multiple platforms, collaborating closely with reporters, anchors, and news managers. The producer will be a driving force in delivering must-watch news that resonates with the local audience. If you're a passionate, detail-oriented storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity. Milwaukee is home to a handful of Fortune 500 Companies, a booming brewery scene, arts and culture galore, and the kinds of stories you'll be eager to tell. Join a news team with supportive management. Apply today!

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred
• Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local level
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories
• Excellent interpersonal communicator
• Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling
• Highly organized
• Highly adaptable - fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong self-motivation
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
• Able to use web analytics
• Proficient with newsroom computer systems; MS Office a plus
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Write story development and showcasing.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers, and assignment editors to determine content needs.
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
• Execute time-sensitive decisions.
• Oversee live broadcast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
• Perform desktop editing.
• Post content to the station's websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees