News Producer, WTKR Job at Scripps Media, Inc. in Norfolk

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is searching for a News Producer to join our team and help tell the stories that matter most to our community. This role involves shaping compelling newscasts that inform and engage viewers across Hampton Roads.
What You’ll Do

Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
Write story development and showcase workflows.
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 broadcasts 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 a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field.
What You’ll Bring

Avid local news consumer who knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings at a local level.
Strong vision and the ability to advance stories.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to detail, choosing perfect words, grammar, and 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.
Ability to use web analytics.
Proficiency with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus.
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.
Location: Norfolk, Virginia.
At Scripps, we are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate on basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status. We 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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