News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is searching for a News Producer to join our team and help tell the stories that matter most to our community. This is your opportunity to shape compelling newscasts that inform and engage viewers across Hampton Roads. As a News Producer, you'll be at the heart of our newsroom, crafting content that makes a real impact on the lives of our viewers every day.
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:
Norfolk, Virginia, is the heart of the vibrant Hampton Roads region, where history meets modern coastal living. As the home of the world's largest naval base, Norfolk pulses with a unique energy that blends military heritage, maritime culture, and urban sophistication. The city's revitalized downtown waterfront features the stunning Waterside District, world-class museums like the Chrysler Museum of Art, and a thriving culinary scene.
Living in Norfolk means you're minutes from beautiful beaches, the Chesapeake Bay, and countless water activities. The region offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, no state income tax on groceries, and a temperate climate that allows for year-round outdoor recreation. From catching a Norfolk Tides baseball game to exploring the Virginia Zoo, attending performances at the historic Attucks Theatre, or strolling through the lush Norfolk Botanical Garden, there's always something to discover.
The Hampton Roads area is also home to several universities, a growing tech sector, and a diverse, welcoming community that takes pride in its military connections and coastal roots. Whether you're kayaking on the Elizabeth River, enjoying fresh seafood at a waterfront restaurant, or exploring the historic Ghent neighborhood's charming streets, Norfolk offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle.
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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