Senior Producer

Job Description

Senior Producer

Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to Central Texas? KXXV, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Waco, is seeking a creative, motivated Senior Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect 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
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:
Waco, Texas offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities in the heart of Central Texas. Home to Baylor University, this vibrant city has experienced tremendous growth and revitalization in recent years. Waco sits along the scenic Brazos River and is famous for its rich history, including the iconic Magnolia Market at the Silos created by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The city boasts beautiful parks, a thriving downtown district with local restaurants and shops, and is conveniently located between Dallas and Austin - offering easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining its unique character and affordable cost of living.
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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.

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