Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC is hiring: News Producer, KMTV in Omaha

KMTV, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a News Producer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will create and organize content for multiple platforms, utilizing your editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills. As the News Producer, you will develop and oversee newscasts and local programs, collaborate with reporters and news managers, and execute time-sensitive decisions. If you are passionate about local news, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

1. Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
2. Write story development and showcasing.
3. Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers, and assignment editors to determine content needs.
4. Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
5. Oversee live broadcast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
6. Post content to station's Web sites.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

1. BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
2. Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

1. Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local level.
2. Strong vision and ability to advance stories.
3. Excellent interpersonal communicator.
4. Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling.
5. Highly organized.
6. Highly adaptable - fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
7. Strong self-motivation.
8. Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgment.
9. Able to use web analytics.
10. Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus.
11. Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the 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 make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different.

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. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”