Producer

ION Media Networks, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet discount program

Job summary

Scripps News is seeking a DC-based Producer to serve as the primary liaison between the field and the network, overseeing a team of photojournalists, coordinating live shots, and producing segments and packages.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, the ability to manage breaking news during live events, and experience in field producing or live programming; travel and deadlines are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-6 years of field producing and/or live programming producing
• ENG shooting preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and set-up of live shot locations
• Supervise and manage ENG crews
• Edit content for live and modular programming, including live shot elements, as lives and packages
• Shoot b-roll; conduct interviews; work with talent in the field
• Communicate editorial developments from field to newsroom, show teams and control room
• Develop contacts and sources
• Write and produce segments and packages
• Write daily updates relating to live events
• Write detailed memos for taped programming
• Meet established deadlines
• Travel and manage field logistics and production
• Stay on top of latest developments in stories, potentially attending press conferences and events

Skills

Editorial judgment

Leadership

Communication

Research

Writing

Package writing

Live reporting

ENG shooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

iNews

Job description

Scripps News is seeking a DC based Producer who will act as an off-camera news gatherer as the principle liaison between the field and the network. The Producer will cover events, manage a team of photojournalists in the field, support the correspondent, gather elements and communicate news and information to the newsroom.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Establish and set-up of live shot locations
• Supervise and manage ENG crews
• Edit content for live and modular programming, including live shot elements, as lives and packages.
• Shoot b-roll; conduct interviews; work with talent in the field
• Communicate any editorial developments from field to newsroom, show teams and control room
• Develop contacts and sources
• Write and produce segments and packages
• Write daily updates relating to live events
• Write detailed memos for taped programming
• Meet established deadlines
• Travel and manage field logistics and production
• Stay on top of latest developments in stories, potentially attending press conferences and events

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-6 years of field producing and/or live programming producing
• ENG shooting preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong editorial judgement; strong research, writing and package writing skills
• An interest or passion for coverage subject matter
• Must be able to calmly communicate breaking news and important information during live events
• Must be an effective team leader with strong people management skills
• Knowledge of iNews is helpful
• Ability to cultivate and develop contacts and sources
• Field position, travel required #LI-SM2 #LI-ONSITE

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - 100000 Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in District of Columbia.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

AtScripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve.We are intentional about creating anenvironmentwhereemployees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspiredto reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.” 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.

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.” 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.