Producer, KSTU

Scripps Media • Salt Lake, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

KSTU, The E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a creative, motivated morning Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms and be at the heart of breaking news that impacts the Wasatch Front. Apply today to join an award-winning team of journalists!

Requirements

• BS/BA in a 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

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.

Benefits

• Scripps is committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree