News Producer, WPTV

The E.W. Scripps Company • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WPTV, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, is seeking a creative, motivated News Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers an opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms, bringing the most important news of the day to viewers across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. As a Producer at WPTV, you'll play a vital role in delivering the news that keeps our community informed, engaged, and connected. West Palm Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal living and urban sophistication. Located along Florida's Atlantic coastline, the city has beautiful beaches, world-class cultural attractions, and a thriving downtown scene with exceptional dining, shopping, and entertainment. The area enjoys year-round sunshine and easy access to outdoor activities, from boating and fishing to exploring the nearby Everglades. 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 - 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