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KGUN 9 Join a team of creative storytellers who thrive under pressure and believe journalism can make a real difference. KGUN 9, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Tucson, is seeking a mission-driven Producer who shares our commitment to impactful storytelling and community connection. This role offers the perfect opportunity for deadline-driven professionals to create and organize compelling content for multiple platforms while upholding the highest journalistic values and unleashing your creativity. Responsibilities
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 Requirements
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 Tucson, Arizona offers an incredible blend of desert beauty, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunshine. As Arizona's second-largest city, Tucson boasts a vibrant downtown arts district, world‑renowned cuisine influenced by its proximity to Mexico, and stunning natural landscapes. The city is surrounded by five mountain ranges and offers easy access to outdoor adventures including hiking in Saguaro National Park, exploring the Santa Catalina Mountains, and enjoying over 350 days of sunshine annually. The area is home to the University of Arizona and features a thriving tech industry, historic neighborhoods, and a cost of living that's more affordable than many major metropolitan areas. From the colorful murals of the Tucson Mural Project to the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson offers a unique Southwestern lifestyle where desert sunsets paint the sky in brilliant colors every evening. 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. 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. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KGUN 9 by 2x
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Producer, KGUN
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KGUN 9 Join a team of creative storytellers who thrive under pressure and believe journalism can make a real difference. KGUN 9, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Tucson, is seeking a mission-driven Producer who shares our commitment to impactful storytelling and community connection. This role offers the perfect opportunity for deadline-driven professionals to create and organize compelling content for multiple platforms while upholding the highest journalistic values and unleashing your creativity. Responsibilities
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 Requirements
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 Tucson, Arizona offers an incredible blend of desert beauty, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunshine. As Arizona's second-largest city, Tucson boasts a vibrant downtown arts district, world‑renowned cuisine influenced by its proximity to Mexico, and stunning natural landscapes. The city is surrounded by five mountain ranges and offers easy access to outdoor adventures including hiking in Saguaro National Park, exploring the Santa Catalina Mountains, and enjoying over 350 days of sunshine annually. The area is home to the University of Arizona and features a thriving tech industry, historic neighborhoods, and a cost of living that's more affordable than many major metropolitan areas. From the colorful murals of the Tucson Mural Project to the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson offers a unique Southwestern lifestyle where desert sunsets paint the sky in brilliant colors every evening. 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. 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. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KGUN 9 by 2x
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