Sr Producer, Hub - Remote

The E.W. Scripps Co is looking for a creative Senior Producer who will work remotely, one-on-one with stations to produce local newscasts. We’re looking for someone who can produce a show with little oversight, and quickly assess the content needs of local news markets across the country. This Producer should have the desire to craft newscasts in new, and innovative ways. The Sr Producer will also work to showcase content on digital platforms. Remote work is approved only for specific geographic locations. This position requires schedule flexibility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Produce local newscast for stations across Scripps local media markets.
• Work directly with local station news leadership and other key employees to select the most up-to-date information for the daypart.
• Exercise solid news judgement and creativity to produce a dynamic product following the Scripps content strategy.
• Execute time sensitive decisions with independence and clear messaging.
• Act as an ambassador for the Scripps Content Strategy.
• Oversee newscast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
• Be open to sharing ideas on creating content in a new and unique way.
• Showcase content on local stations digital platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally 6+ years of experience as a television news producer preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Avid news consumer, knows where to find news and how to get up to speed on local news happening in Scripps markets across the country.
• Excellent time management skills, highly organized, and deadline-driven.
• Able to build relationships quickly, communicate assertively, and influence without authority.
• Experience with editing software in a newsroom environment.
• Strong critical thinker with the ability to adapt on the fly in challenging situations.
• Creative and curious to learn new styles of producing news.
• Exceptional news writing.
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
• Ability and desire to learn and test new technology.
• Travel may be required.
• Flexible work hours are required, including holidays, weekends and evenings.