News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

Are you ready to shape the stories that matter most to Western New York? WKBW, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a talented News Producer who will create and organize compelling content for multiple platforms. You'll be at the heart of our newsroom, utilizing your editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills to deliver the news that keeps our community informed and engaged.
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 websites.
• 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:
Buffalo, New York offers an incredible quality of life with a thriving arts and culture scene, world-class architecture, and passionate sports fans who bleed blue and red for the Bills and Sabres. The city has undergone a remarkable renaissance, with a booming food scene featuring everything from the famous Buffalo wings to innovative farm-to-table restaurants in the historic Elmwood Village.
Located on the shores of Lake Erie and just minutes from Niagara Falls, Buffalo provides year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. Summer brings festivals like the National Buffalo Wing Festival and Taste of Buffalo, while winter offers some of the best skiing in the Northeast at nearby Holiday Valley and Kissing Bridge. The city's affordable cost of living, combined with its rich history and friendly neighborhoods, makes Buffalo an ideal place to build both your career and your life.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $24.04 - $27.90
Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in New York.
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.

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