The E.W. Scripps Company
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.
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 may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
Where you’ll live, work and play 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.
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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 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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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 may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
Where you’ll live, work and play 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.
#LI-SM2 #LI-Onsite
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 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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