News Producer

Job Description

WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for a News Producer. You'll have the opportunity to craft and organize compelling content across multiple platforms, collaborating closely with reporters, anchors, and news managers. The producer will be a driving force in delivering must-watch news that resonates with the local audience. If you're a passionate, detail-oriented storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity. Milwaukee is home to a handful of Fortune 500 Companies, a booming brewery scene, arts and culture galore, and the kinds of stories you'll be eager to tell. Join a news team with supportive management. Apply today!

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 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 a 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

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 succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r77xo9-18-218-26-136-42 in your application.