News Producer, KGTV

The E.W. Scripps CompanySan Diego, CA
15d$34 - $36Onsite

About The Position

KGTV, the ABC affiliate in San Diego, California, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a talented News Producer to join the team. We are committed to delivering impactful journalism that connects with our community and keeps viewers informed. In this role, you'll create and organize compelling content across multiple platforms, using your editorial expertise, journalistic instincts, and strong organizational skills. From breaking news to in-depth storytelling, you'll play a vital role in bringing the stories of San Diego to life every day. San Diego sits right on the Pacific coast, offering warm weather year-round and easy access to the beach. It’s a lively city with great food, a strong naval history, and plenty to do outdoors. Apply today!

Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
  • Generally, 2+ years of experience in 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 - 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 broadcasts and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
  • Perform desktop editing.
  • Post content to the station's websites.
  • 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.
  • More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
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