Senior Producer

Job Description

Senior Producer

WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for its next Senior Producer. The Senior Producer will create, lead, and produce content for multiple platforms utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills. This role also supports training producers to develop their skillsets.
The right candidate will research, develop, and plan stories that support the company's content strategy. This may include live or prerecorded newscasts/local programs and editing or repurposing existing content to enhance the end product. Tallahassee is home to several universities, including Florida State University and Florida A&M University, contributing to its vibrant educational atmosphere. The city has a rich history, with numerous cultural sites and parks that showcase its natural beauty and Southern charm. Join the ABC 27 team! Apply today!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.,
• Write story development and showcasing.
• Collaborate with reporters, news managers, producers, and assignment editors to determine content needs and storytelling direction for multiple platforms.
• Play a key role in providing training and coaching consistent with the content strategy, for producers and associate producers to develop overall skillsets.
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
• Execute time-sensitive decisions.
• Oversee live broadcast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
• Post content to the 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:
• Ability and desire to train others
• 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
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-02254j-216-73-216-18-42 in your application.