Job Description
KNXV, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an experienced News Producer to join our team. With a rich legacy of serving the local community for over 4 decades, KNXV has become an integral part of the fabric of Phoenix, known for its innovative, award-winning news coverage and commitment to highlighting the diverse culture and dynamic spirit of this thriving metropolis. As a News Producer, you will have the opportunity to craft and organize compelling content across multiple platforms, collaborating closely with reporters, anchors, and news managers to deliver must-watch news that resonates with the local audience. If you are a passionate, detail-oriented storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity to join the KNXV team and contribute to the station's continued success in the heart of Arizona.
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 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, 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
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.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4vey7-18-97-9-171-42 in your application.