News Producer, WTKR Job at The E.W. Scripps Company in Norfolk

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is searching for a News Producer to join our team. In this role you will create and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

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 contentwithgraphics, video, research, and station branding.

Execute time sensitive decisions.

Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.

Perform desktop editing.

Postcontent 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+ yearsof experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING :

Avid local news consumer : knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level

Strongvision 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 -fastpaced, deadline driven environment

Strong self-motivation

Working knowledge of journalistic ethicsand 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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