Producer, WTKR

Media Networks, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

WTKR, the CBS affiliate serving Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a creative, driven Producer to create and organize content across multiple platforms. You will work with reporters, anchors and editors to shape stories for breaking news and in-depth local coverage, while editing, posting to the station's websites and guiding live broadcasts.

A BS/BA in a related discipline and 2+ years of experience are preferred, along with strong storytelling, editorial judgment and newsroom systems proficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Write story development and showcasing.
• 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 broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.
• Perform desktop editing.
• Post content to station's websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Newsroom knowledge

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Newsroom systems

MS Office

Job description

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is looking for a creative, driven Producer to create and organize content across multiple platforms. Using your editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills, you'll play a vital role in connecting our community to the stories that impact their lives every day - from breaking news to in-depth local coverage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Write story development and showcasing.
• 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 broadcast and 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 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

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:

Norfolk sits at the heart of Hampton Roads, one of the most historically rich and strategically significant regions on the East Coast. As home to Naval Station Norfolk - the world's largest naval base - the city carries a proud military heritage alongside a thriving arts scene, with the Chrysler Museum of Art, the Virginia Opera and the Harrison Opera House all calling Norfolk home. The revitalized Waterside District along the Elizabeth River offers waterfront dining, live entertainment and a vibrant gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.

Outdoor life is woven into the fabric of Norfolk. The Virginia Zoo, Norfolk Botanical Garden and the miles of waterfront parks give residents plenty of ways to enjoy the mid-Atlantic climate and scenery. The nearby Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches - including Virginia Beach, just minutes away - offer year-round recreation from kayaking and paddleboarding to surfing. College football fans won't have to look far either, with Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University both anchoring the local sports scene.

Norfolk's food culture reflects its coastal character, with a bustling restaurant scene featuring fresh seafood, craft breweries and farm-to-table eateries. The NEON (New East Ocean View Norfolk) arts district and the annual Norfolk Jazz Festival are just two examples of the city's creative energy. With affordable cost of living compared to many coastal metros, a close-knit community feel and easy access to the best of coastal Virginia, Norfolk is a wonderful place to build both a career and a life.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Hourly: $26.83 - $27.40

WHAT WE OFFER (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. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and 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 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,