Producer, KKTV

About the role

KKTV, The E.W. Scripps station in Colorado Springs is searching for a News Producer who will create, and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills. 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 Web sites. 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 required #LI-SM2 #LI-ONITE COMPENSATION RANGE: Hourly: $19.24 - 26.66 Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

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. If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

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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.

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