Associate Producer, WPTV at The E.W. Scripps Company in West Palm Beach, Florida

Job Description:

WPTV, the Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, is looking for an Associate Producer to join its team. The Associate Producer is responsible for assisting in gathering, writing and editing content for daily programming.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work closely with Executive Producers and Producers to determine content needs.




• Assist in the development of content for multiple platforms in AP and broadcast style.




• Execute time sensitive decisions.




• Write clearly for multiple platforms.




• Edit video for multiple platforms.




• Post content to station's websites.




• Fill in to produce newscasts as needed.




• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related field.




• Generally 0-2 years experience as a TV writer or producer in related field.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, storytelling abilities, and news judgement.




• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a face paced environment.




• Proficiency in computer based editing, Final Cut Pro and basic computer skills including MS Office.




• Detail-oriented and able to work effectively under deadlines.




• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is one of the nation’s leading media companies, focused on creating a better-informed world through a portfolio of news, information and entertainment brands.Scripps will become the nation’s largest television broadcaster, reaching 73% of U.S. television households through 108 stations in 76 markets, pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of ION Media. Committed to serving local audiences through objective journalism, Scripps operates 60 local TV stations in 42 markets. It is creating a national TV networks business that will include ION Media’s entertainment programming, Newsy’s straightforward headline and documentary news content and the five popular Katz broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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