The E.W. Scripps Company
Specialty Producer, KNXV (Agriculture)
KNXV ABC15, the Scripps station in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a creative Specialty Producer join our team. In this position you will partner with our Anchors and help build our Enterprise brands across multiple platforms. The right candidate will have a keen sense of news judgement and will demonstrate an awareness on how to shape our storytelling to most effectively speak to our key audience targets.
While this is a planning position, you will be expected, at times, to set-up and produce stories, and conduct interviews. You may also be called upon to produce shows from time to time, so line producing experience is a major plus. Previous MMJs, with producing experience, who can shoot and edit, are also a plus. If you are interested in testing your skills and growing them alongside nationally recognized journalists, this is the job for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Write and edit scripts.
Work closely with Anchors, Multimedia Journalists (MMJs), and content producers as stories are produced for multiple platforms.
May manage tip line, emails, and respond to viewers.
Shoot still and moving video.
Edit desktop video.
Work with editors to utilize graphics and other tools to visually enhance storytelling.
May lead special projects, conduct interviews, and enterprise original story ideas.
May create original story ideas or repurpose existing content to be showcased in a unique way.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel law
Solid understanding and demonstration of multimedia file formats and strong computer skills
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting operations
Knowledge and proficiency in posting content to television station websites
Must be a team player and adapt to developing situations quickly
Must be an excellent conversational writer with solid news judgement and a positive attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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