Producer, KXXV

Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to Central Texas? KXXV, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Waco, is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community and help us deliver compelling content across multiple platforms.
What You'll Do

Develop and organize newscasts or local programs
Write story development and showcase coverage
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 and oversee live broadcasts with up‑to‑the‑minute editorial judgment
Perform desktop editing and publish content to the station's web sites
Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Need

BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred
What You'll Bring

Avid local news consumer who knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local level
Strong vision and the ability to advance stories
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
A passion for writing; a courageous and creative storyteller with attention to detail, grammar, and spelling
Highly organized and adaptable in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Strong self‑motivation and working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel laws, and editorial judgment
Proficiency with web analytics and newsroom computer systems; MS Office a plus
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings
Location

Waco, Texas
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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