News Producer, WCPO Job at The E.W. Scripps Company in Cincinnati

WCPO, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a News Producer to join our team. The News Producer will assist in gathering, writing, and editing content for daily programming. As part of our team, you will create and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

Cincinnati, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant lifestyle, offers an exciting backdrop for this role. If you have excellent communication skills, strong news judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Write stories and showcase them.
• 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 the show's broadcast and make up-to-the minute editorial decisions.
• Perform desktop editing.
• Post content to 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 detail.
• Highly organized.
• Highly adaptable for a 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.

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 foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

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.