Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC is hiring: News Producer, KGUN in Tucson

KGUN, The E.W. Scripps-owned ABC station in Tucson, Arizona is searching for a news producer. The News Producer will create and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

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:

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Skills as an 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

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