Evening Producer, KMGH

The E.W. Scripps Company

  • Denver, CO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Join KMGH, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Denver as a News Producer and become the creative force behind our compelling newscasts. In this role, you'll craft stories that connect with our Colorado community, organize content across multiple platforms, and make real-time decisions that keep our viewers informed and engaged. Your journalistic skills and creative vision will help shape how Denver gets its news.WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Develop and organize engaging newscasts and local programs
  • Write and showcase compelling stories that resonate with our audience
  • 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 in a fast-paced environment
  • Oversee live broadcasts and make up-to-the-minute editorial decisions
  • Perform desktop editing to create polished segments
  • Post content to station's websites
  • Work flexible hours as needed, including holidays, weekends and evenings
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • BS/BA in journalism, communications or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience
  • Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Strong knowledge of local news as an avid consumer who knows daily events, trends and happenings in Denver
  • Strong vision and ability to advance stories
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Passion for writing with attention to detail including word choice, grammar and spelling
  • High level of organization in a deadline-driven environment
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom setting
  • Strong self-motivation
  • Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel laws and strong editorial judgment
  • Ability to use web analytics to inform content decisions
  • Proficiency with newsroom computer systems and MS Office
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:Denver, Colorado offers an exceptional quality of life with its stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop and 300 days of sunshine annually. As a thriving metropolitan area, Denver combines outdoor adventure with urban sophistication. The city boasts a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and an exploding food scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking just a short drive away. Denver's cultural landscape includes major sports teams, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, numerous museums, and a lively music scene. With a strong economy, excellent public transportation, and a community that values both work and play, Denver consistently ranks among America's most livable cities.#LI-SM2#LI-OnsiteCOMPENSATION RANGE: Hourly: $31.73 - 33.65Pursuant 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 experiencesFull medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefitsRetirement savings plan with company matchOther 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
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