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Specialty Producer

KNXV

Phoenix, AZ 7 days ago
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Specialty Producer, KNXV

KNXV ABC15, the Scripps station in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a creative Specialty Producer join our team. In this position you will partner with our Anchors and help build our Enterprise brands across multiple platforms. The right candidate will have a keen sense of news judgement and will demonstrate an awareness on how to shape our storytelling to most effectively speak to our key audience targets.

While this is a planning position, you will be expected, at times, to set-up and produce stories, and conduct interviews. You may also be called upon to produce shows from time to time, so line producing experience is a major plus. Previous MMJs, with producing experience, who can shoot and edit, are also a plus. If you are interested in testing your skills and growing them alongside nationally recognized journalists, this is the job for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Write and edit scripts.
• Work closely with Anchors, Multimedia Journalists (MMJs), and content producers as stories are produced for multiple platforms.
• May manage tip line, emails, and respond to viewers.
• Shoot still and moving video.
• Edit desktop video.
• Work with editors to utilize graphics and other tools to visually enhance storytelling.
• May lead special projects, conduct interviews, and enterprise original story ideas.
• May create original story ideas or repurpose existing content to be showcased in a unique way.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel law
• Solid understanding and demonstration of multimedia file formats and strong computer skills
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting operations
• Knowledge and proficiency in posting content to television station websites
• Must be a team player and adapt to developing situations quickly
• Must be an excellent conversational writer with solid news judgement and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-vewpmm-18-188-149-185-42 in your application.

Company Profile
KNXV

The E.W. Scripps Company 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 61 stations in 41 markets.