Producer

Job Description

Producer

Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to Great Falls and central Montana? KRTV, the E.W. Scripps CBS affiliate in Great Falls, is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging content that connects with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to 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 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
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
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
OUR TEAM:
We have hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers, runners, skiers, gamers, hunters, fishing enthusiasts, beekeepers, western Montana gardeners, travelers, boaters, community leaders, and every other mixture of diverse backgrounds, passions, and life experiences. We are a community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people who continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:
Great Falls, MT, is where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the big small-town charm and quick access to national parks. Skiing is right outside your door as well as an expansive 40 miles along the River's Edge Trail. Enjoy a picnic at Gibson Park and Giant Springs Heritage State Park or get inspired by the local culture and art at the C.M. Russell Museum. Take a step back in time with The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and the First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park to explore Montana's heritage and history.
Whether you want to unplug and get off the grid and onto a hike surrounded by wilderness or enjoy the small-town charm of the local farmers market, restaurants, dog parks, and fly fishing or cultural events and performances at the Mansfield Center for Performing Arts, Great Falls has something for everyone. There are many reasons to claim Great Falls as a great place to live, including the reminder that you are walking in the footsteps of ''the greats'' from Lewis and Clark, the Blackfeet Indians, and the grizzly bear.
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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 s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mk42bm-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.