Specialty Producer

Job Description

Do you like digging for compelling stories, getting the answers to tough questions, and holding the powerful accountable? WLEX-TV, the E.W. Scripps and NBC affiliate in Lexington, KY, is looking for a Specialty Producer to join our team. The Specialty Producer will work closely with our Emmy award winning Investigative reporter and Specialty photographer to research, develop, and plan investigative stories or special projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Write and edit scripts.
• Work closely with our Emmy Award winning Investigative team to research, write, and produce compelling long and short-form investigative pieces.
• May lead investigations, conduct interviews or be called upon for undercover field work.
• Work with editors to utilize graphics and other tools to visually enhance storytelling.
• May lead special projects, conduct interviews, and enterprise original story ideas
• May create original story ideas or repurpose existing content to be showcased in a unique way.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel law
• Solid understanding and demonstration of multimedia file formats and strong computer skills
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting operations
• Knowledge and proficiency in posting content to television station websites
• Must be a team player and adapt to developing situations quickly
• Must be an excellent conversational writer with solid news judgement and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp94v0-18-118-30-137-42 in your application.