Segment Producer, News

Scripps News is seeking a Segment Producer who will develop, pitch and produce creative content. Display an in-depth understanding of producing high-end content for live news.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Pitch, develop and write content relating to the latest national and international news
• Responsible for delivering quick-turn, high-priority packages while executing consistently high-quality production value
• Write scripts and work with senior producers to improve and refine the elements of segments to conform to specific quality standards and time requirements.
• May work closely with talent, editors and/or producers for live reporter packages by organizing elements including graphics, video, sound, and any necessary components to accomplish this task.
• May create banners.
• Edit using Adobe Suite.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in related position or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in television news as a line producer or segment producer
• Experience pitching and producing live reporter and guest segments

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Must be proficient in writing and producing for live television news
• Ability to cultivate and pitch story ideas and guests
• Strong ability to oversee and coordinate all creative elements to support live segments
• Solid experience identifying strong visual skills
• Must have solid social media experience
• Strong leadership skills to interface with co-workers and our diverse community
• Must be able to communicate and meet daily deadlines
• Proven time management skills

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.

Posted by: Hanna Rabb, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner