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Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC is hiring : Senior News Producer, WFTS in Tamp

Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC is hiring: Senior News Producer, WFTS in Tampa Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC•Tampa, FL, United States Senior News Producer, WFTS page is loaded## Senior News Producer, WFTSlocations : Tampa, FL - WFTStime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id : JR035867WFTS, the ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for its next Senior News Producer. You'll create, lead, and organize content for multiple platforms using strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills. You'll play a key role in providing training to producers and associate producers to develop their skills.The Senior Producer will research, develop, and plan stories that support the company and station's content strategy. This may include live or prerecorded newscasts / local programs and editing or repurposing existing content. Enjoy Tampa's warm, sunny climate year-round with easy access to Gulf Coast beaches. The city combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a growing cultural scene, including restaurants, sports, and festivals. Apply today to join this award-winning news team!

What you'll do

Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.

Write story development and showcasing.

Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers, producers, and assignment editors to determine content needs and storytelling direction for multiple platforms.

Play a key role in providing training and coaching consistent with the content strategy to producers and associate producers, developing their overall skill set.

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, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

What you'll bring

Ability and desire to train others

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

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

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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. 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: (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 more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time 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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