Producer

Job Description

Producer

Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to West Michigan? WXMI, the E.W. Scripps Fox affiliate in Grand Rapids, is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Develop and organize engaging newscasts and local programs
• Write and showcase compelling stories that resonate with our audience
• 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 during breaking news situations
• Oversee live broadcasts and make up-to-the-minute editorial decisions
• Perform desktop editing to create polished segments
• Present content on multiple platforms
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in Journalism, Communications or related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in news production or 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 communication skills
• 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 judgment
• 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:
Grand Rapids, Michigan offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. As Michigan's second-largest city, Grand Rapids boasts a thriving downtown with an impressive food scene, world-class breweries, and vibrant arts culture – including the renowned ArtPrize competition. The city sits along the scenic Grand River with easy access to Lake Michigan's stunning shorelines just 30 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area's abundant parks, trails, and four distinct seasons offering everything from summer water sports to winter skiing.
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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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