Produce local newscast for stations across Scripps local media markets
Work directly with local station news leadership and other key employees to select the most up-to-date information for the daypart
Exercise solid news judgement and creativity to produce a dynamic product following the Scripps content strategy
Execute time sensitive decisions with independence and clear messaging
Act as an ambassador for the Scripps Content Strategy
Oversee newscast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions
Be open to sharing ideas on creating content in a new and unique way
Showcase content on local stations digital platforms

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally 6+ years of experience as a television news producer preferred
Avid news consumer, knows where to find news and how to get up to speed on local news happening in Scripps markets across the country
Excellent time management skills, highly organized, and deadline-driven
Able to build relationships quickly, communicate assertively, and influence without authority
Experience with editing software in a newsroom environment
Strong critical thinker with the ability to adapt on the fly in challenging situations
Creative and curious to learn new styles of producing news
Exceptional news writing
Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws
Ability and desire to learn and test new technology
Flexible work hours are required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

Senior Producer

Key skills