Job Description:

Scripps News in Atlanta is hiring a Segment Producer. As a Segment Producer you'll develop, pitch and produce creative content and 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 guest and reporter segments while executing consistently high-quality production value under tight deadlines




• Write scripts and work with executive and senior producers to improve and refine the elements of segments to ensure team and network standards are met




• Works closely with talent, editors and/or producers to organize elements including packages, graphics, video and sound




• 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 visuals




• 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

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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. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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