Do you love producing morning news but hate the hours? KMGH, the E.W. Scripps station in Denver, Colorado has the perfect job for you. We’re looking for an experienced journalist who will work a dayside schedule to produce content that makes our early shows shine. You’ll work with our executive producer to identify field anchoring opportunities and then develop the stories and logistics to make it work. You’ll look for nuggets and angles for news of the day that are fresh for the following morning so we’re not repeating what viewers already saw the night before. You’ll find and pitch unique local stories. If we’re really lucky, you’ll be ready to grab a camera so you can get the interview we need all on your own. And if you’re worried you’ll miss line producing, never fear. You’ll be trained to fill in when your co-workers are taking well-deserved PTO time.

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

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Hourly: $31.73 - 33.83

 

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.

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, Scripp