News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

KSTU, The E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms and be at the heart of breaking news that impacts the Wasatch Front.
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
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Salt Lake City, Utah offers an unbeatable combination of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. Nestled in the stunning Salt Lake Valley with the Wasatch Mountains as your backdrop, you'll have world-class skiing just 30 minutes from downtown at resorts like Park City, Alta, and Snowbird. The city boasts a thriving downtown with excellent dining, craft breweries, and cultural attractions including the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. Temple Square and the historic Pioneer Park showcase the area's rich heritage, while the nearby Great Salt Lake provides unique recreational opportunities. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, five national parks within driving distance, and a growing tech scene, Salt Lake City perfectly balances career opportunities with an active lifestyle that includes hiking, mountain biking, and year-round outdoor recreation.
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-pk1en4-216-73-216-89-42 in your application.