Specialty Producer, Temporary, Remote

Are you tired of the same old news formula? Do you want to bring a fresh perspective to the industry? The E.W. Scripps Company is looking for a unique national news producer who’s ready to create innovative content and add a stylized look while fronting that content. This producer will work remotely while having their work air across the country, including in big markets including Tampa, Phoenix and Detroit. We want a passionate and creative team player to produce, shoot, front and edit timely, relevant, and compelling content for our streaming and broadcast properties in Scripps markets.

The Specialty Producer produces and fronts compelling stories for multiple platforms with a focus on timely, in-depth and enterprise topics.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• May be involved in repurposing existing content to be showcased in a unique way.
• Researches, develops, and plans content coverage for multiple platforms with a focus on Streaming. This may include live streaming or preproduced segments or repurposing existing content to enhance the end product.
• Works closely with other content producers as stories are produced for multiple platforms.
• Writes, edits and fronts scripts.
• Works with editors to utilize graphics and other tools to visually enhance storytelling.
• May lead special projects, conduct interviews, and enterprise original story ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Edits desktop video with Final Cut Pro X.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as a television news writer, producer, or MMJ with a background in enterprise or investigative journalism preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Must be a team player and adapt to developing situations quickly.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting operations.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding and demonstration of multimedia file formats and strong computer skills.
• Must be an excellent conversational writer with solid news judgement and a positive attitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Some travel may be required.

 

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the 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 make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.