News Producer, WPTV

WPTV, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, is seeking a creative, motivated News Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers an opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms, bringing the most important news of the day to viewers across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. As a Producer at WPTV, you’ll play a vital role in delivering the news that keeps our community informed, engaged, and connected. West Palm Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal living and urban sophistication. Located along Florida's Atlantic coastline, the city has beautiful beaches, world‑class cultural attractions, and a thriving downtown scene with exceptional dining, shopping, and entertainment. The area enjoys year‑round sunshine and easy access to outdoor activities, from boating and fishing to exploring the nearby Everglades.

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 the 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.li>

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.

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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