Segment Producer

Job Description

Segment Producer (Temporary, 3 months)

Scripps News is seeking an exceptional Segment Producer to temporarily join our team for a 3-month tenure. This individual will develop, pitch and produces creative content for news. The producer must have an in-depth understanding of producing interview segments for live news.

What You'll Do:
• Pitches, develops and writes segments relating to news
• Coordinates with talent, producers and editors for live reporter and guest segments by organizing elements including graphics, video, sound and any necessary components to accomplish the task
• Responsible for delivering quick-turn, high-priority segments while executing consistently high-quality production value
• Writes scripts and works with other producers to improve and refine the elements of segments to conform to specific quality standards and time requirements.
• Works closely with network talent, line producers and editors
• Creates banners
• Writes teasers

What You'll Need
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in television news as a line producer or segment producer

What You'll Bring
• Experience pitching and producing live reporter and guest segments
• Must be proficient in writing and producing for live television news
• Ability to cultivate and pitch story ideas and guests
• Strong ability to oversee and coordinate all creative elements to support live segments
• Solid experience identifying strong visual skills
• Must have solid social media experience
• Strong leadership skills to interface with co-workers and our diverse community
• Must be able to communicate and meet daily deadlines
• Proven time management skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv8400-18-217-96-88-42 in your application.