Sr. Producer - News

Job Description

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Sr. Producer to join our Scripps News team based in Atlanta, GA. The Sr. Producer will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering live news content to our steaming and digital planforms. You'll drive creative storytelling and visual presentation of news, supervise the selection and prioritization of stories, and plan and execute daily streaming show elements. Effective communication with producers and reporters regarding creative and timing needs will be essential.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Work closely with the Director of Live News on day's focus and priorities
• Drive creative storytelling and visual presentation of news
• Supervise the selection and prioritization of news stories
• Plan and execute daily streaming show elements and stories
• Communicate creative and timing needs to producers and reporters
• Oversee the scheduling of all shoots, editing and airing of pieces
• Support the oversight of all studio/stand-up elements
• Work with other Senior Producers to manage content flow and build each show
• Pitch and produce show elements for broadcast;-managing the in-studio aspects of the show as well as live reporters
• Fact-checking and oversight of final product
• Work with the other Producers to manage content flow

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor degree preferred
• 8+ years experience in live news

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Strong editorial judgement
• Strong communication skills

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-r05w3m-3-136-27-210-42 in your application.