Temporary Sr Producer, HUB (Remote)

Scripps Producer Hub is looking for someone to REMOTELY produce content for stations across the country. This position is temporary (approx. 2 mo) and this individual hired can expect to work through the holidays.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Champion current and new technologies and provide training on those technologies in assigned markets.
• Develop, organize and write local content for 24/7 station streams 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.
• Use solid news judgement and creativity to produce a dynamic product following the Scripps content strategy.
• Assess current workflows and work with key newsroom employees to implement changes that improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
• 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.
• Exercise creativity, open to sharing ideas, and execute on creating content in a new and unique way. 

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 and priority management skills, highly organized, and deadline-driven
• Able to build relationships quickly, communicate clearly, 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
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Creative and curious to learn new styles of producing news
• Big-picture thinker
• Ability and desire to learn and test new technology

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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, 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.”

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