Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to South Florida? WPTV, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate covering West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast, is seeking a creative, motivated News Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This full-time, onsite position offers a unique opportunity to 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 may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

West Palm Beach, Florida offers the perfect blend of tropical paradise and urban sophistication. Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, this vibrant city boasts year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, and world-class cultural attractions. From the renowned Norton Museum of Art to the bustling CityPlace entertainment district, there's always something exciting happening. The area features beautiful waterways perfect for boating and fishing, championship golf courses, and the famous Worth Avenue shopping district just minutes away in Palm Beach. With its thriving downtown, diverse dining scene, and easy access to both the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean, West Palm Beach provides an unmatched quality of life in one of Florida's most desirable location

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SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

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 a better-informed world. 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 outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founde