Producer, WTKR

The E.W. Scripps Company•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a creative, driven Producer to create and organize content across multiple platforms. The Producer uses editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills to connect the community with stories that affect their lives, from breaking news to in-depth local coverage. The role develops and organizes newscasts or local programs, shapes story development and showcases, and collaborates with newsroom colleagues to determine content needs. The Producer enhances content with graphics, video, research, and station branding; makes time-sensitive editorial decisions; oversees live broadcasts; performs desktop editing; and posts content to station websites. Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Requirements

Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred.
Strong knowledge of local daily news, events, trends, and happenings.
Strong vision and ability to advance stories.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong writing ability, creativity, attention to detail, and storytelling skills.
Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong self-motivation.
Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws, with strong editorial judgment.
Ability to use web analytics.
Proficiency with newsroom computer systems.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in a related discipline, or equivalent years of experience.
MS Office skills.

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.
Make time-sensitive decisions.
Oversee live broadcasts and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
Perform desktop editing.
Post content to station websites.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Career path to grow professional experiences.
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Disability and accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
ID protection.
Pet discount program.
Employee assistance program.