News Content Producer

Job Description

News Content Producer

KSBY, The E.W. Scripps NBC station in San Luis Obispo, California is looking for a Content Producer to join our amazing team on California's beautiful Central Coast. This person will create, lead, and organize content using strong editorial, organizational, and communication skills.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and news managers to determine content.
• Build up lead stories, write conversational copy, and showcase content.
• Enhance newscasts by incorporating video, animations, and dynamic graphics.
• Execute time sensitive decisions.
• Respond to breaking news and execute live shots when needed.
• Post content to the station's digital platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of experience as a news writer or producer preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Solid understanding of daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local level.
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Passion for writing, courageous and creative storytelling, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel laws, and strong editorial judgement.
• Proficiency with newsroom computer systems.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $25.27 - $25.27
Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.
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 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-86ve7q-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.