News Producer, KMTV Job at KMTV 3 News Now in Omaha

News Producer at KMTV, The E.W. Scripps CBS station in Omaha, Nebraska. This role requires creating and organizing content for multiple platforms using editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills to deliver news that matters to the community.

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 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 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

Where you’ll live, work and play

Omaha, Nebraska offers a vibrant blend of Midwestern charm and metropolitan amenities. The city features a thriving downtown with dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions, plus the historic Old Market district and riverfront recreation along the Missouri River. Omaha is home to Fortune 500 companies and has a diverse, growing economy with an affordable cost of living. The community boasts a rich history and strong sense of community, supporting personal and professional growth.

About Scripps and equal opportunity

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At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We strive to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and included, with fair opportunities to succeed.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, or other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless it would result in undue hardship.