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Content Producer
The E.W. Scripps Company
Columbia, MO, United States
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Description
The Newsy Content Producer is responsible for generating and producing Newsy-minded editorial content designed for Newsy live and linear programming. The Content Producer is tasked with writing, producing and editing assigned stories, and may be required to present those stories on Newsy and its platforms. The Content Producer may be required to assist in channel programming. The Content Producer reports to the Line Producer, Newsy.
Key Activities:
• Researches and writes stories and segments as assigned
• Brainstorms and pitches innovating story ideas
• Develops multiple presentation options of assigned stories to deliver nuanced context ensuring all angles of a story are covered
• Produces content for all Newsy platforms
• May anchor stories and segments for live or linear programming as assigned
• Assist in coverage of major or breaking news events to ensure high-quality, consistent coverage
• Meets or exceeds established deadlines to ensure high-speed, high-quality content delivery
• Perform other duties as needed
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Education & Experience/Certifications
• High School diploma or 2-4 years of experience in related field required
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
• Previous video editing experience preferred
Skills & Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional contributor with ability to work with a team
• Self-starter, who can independently perform assignments with limited instruction
• Mastery of the theories and applications of professional journalism
• Advanced knowledge of organization's technologies and practices
• Exceptional command of the English language
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to accept and thrive under change
• Ability to accept and learn from critical feedback
Work Environment:
• A moderate level of mobility is required in expediting work flow processes and procedures
• A relatively high degree of mental acuity and social skills are necessary to successfully interact with coworkers, newsroom supervisors, and the general public, often under time-sensitive conditions
• Must be physically able to sit at a workstation and maintain productivity for upwards of eight (8) hours
• Travel rarely required
• Overtime, weekend, overnight, shift and holiday work may be required
About Newsy:
Newsy is the next-generation national news network that provides "news with the why," built to inform and engage by delivering the top stories across every platform. Its content is available on cable; on over-the-top services including Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, Sling TV, Watchable from Comcast, Pluto TV, Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast; and on connected television including Xumo. Newsy is also available via its mobile apps and at newsy.com.