Posted in Media - Journalism - Newspaper 20 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an experienced News Producer to join our team. As a News Producer, you will be responsible for developing and organizing newscasts or local programs, writing and showcasing engaging stories, and collaborating with reporters, anchors, news managers, and assignment editors to determine content needs. You will also enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding, execute time-sensitive decisions, oversee the show's broadcast, and perform desktop editing.
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is a vibrant and diverse city that offers an exceptional quality of life. From the Cleveland Metroparks system, providing abundant green spaces and recreational activities, to the thriving arts and cultural scene, featuring acclaimed museums, theaters, and music venues, Cleveland has something to captivate everyone. The city's diverse dining landscape caters to every palate. Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians, while outdoor adventurers can explore the stunning natural beauty of the region. If you're seeking a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity in a city that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, we encourage you to apply for this exciting News Producer position at WEWS.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
Write stories and showcase them.
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 the show's broadcast and make up-to-the minute editorial decisions.
Perform desktop editing.
Post content to station's websites.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
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 while also exhibiting proper grammar and spelling
Highly organized
Highly adaptable for a 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
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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.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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