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    Producer, KKTV

    Colorado Springs, Campus Drive, KKTV, United StatesFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    KKTV, The E.W. Scripps station in Colorado Springs is searching for a News Producer who will create, and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

    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 station's Web sites.
    • 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 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 required

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    COMPENSATION RANGE:

    Hourly: $19.24 - 26.66
    Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

    WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):

    • A career path to grow your professional experiences

    • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

    • Retirement savings plan with company match

    • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

    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.

    ABOUT SCRIPPS:

    The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “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.

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    Scripps Sports is a division of Scripps that focuses on sports broadcasting partnerships, selling linear, digital, and sponsorship solutions. They are the official broadcast partner of the Nashville Predators on ION and WNPX-TV/WTVF Channel 5.

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