Producer, Morning Content

1 Year ago • 2 Years + • Product Management • $31.73 PA - $33.83 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

KMGH, the E.W. Scripps station in Denver, Colorado, is seeking an experienced journalist to produce morning news content. The role involves working a dayside schedule, identifying field anchoring opportunities, developing stories and logistics, and finding fresh angles for the next morning's news. The producer will also pitch unique local stories and may be trained to grab a camera for interviews. Responsibilities include developing and organizing newscasts, writing story development, collaborating with newsroom staff, enhancing content with graphics and video, making time-sensitive decisions, overseeing live broadcasts, performing desktop editing, and posting content to the station's website. The position requires a proactive approach to content creation and a strong understanding of local news.
Must have:
  • Develop and organize newscasts
  • Write story development
  • Collaborate with reporters and anchors
  • Enhance content with graphics and video
  • Make time-sensitive decisions
  • Oversee live broadcast
  • Perform desktop editing
  • Post content to websites
Good to have:
  • Avid local news consumer
  • Strong vision and ability to advance stories
  • Excellent interpersonal communicator
  • Passionate about writing
  • Courageous and creative storyteller
  • Highly organized
  • Highly adaptable to fast-paced environment
  • Strong self-motivation
  • Working knowledge of journalistic ethics
  • Able to use web analytics
  • Proficient with newsroom computer systems
  • Flexible work hours
Perks:
  • Career path for professional growth
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Disability accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • ID protection
  • Pet discount program
  • Employee assistance program

Job Details

Do you love producing morning news but hate the hours? KMGH, the E.W. Scripps station in Denver, Colorado has the perfect job for you. We’re looking for an experienced journalist who will work a dayside schedule to produce content that makes our early shows shine. You’ll work with our executive producer to identify field anchoring opportunities and then develop the stories and logistics to make it work. You’ll look for nuggets and angles for news of the day that are fresh for the following morning so we’re not repeating what viewers already saw the night before. You’ll find and pitch unique local stories. If we’re really lucky, you’ll be ready to grab a camera so you can get the interview we need all on your own. And if you’re worried you’ll miss line producing, never fear. You’ll be trained to fill in when your co-workers are taking well-deserved PTO time.

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 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 station's Web sites.

  • 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, 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 

  • Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Hourly: $31.73 - 33.83


 

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.


 

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):

  • A career path to grow your professional experiences

  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with company match

  • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are 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. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

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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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, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit 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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