WXYZ, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a News Producer who will create, and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
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Write story development and showcasing.
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Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs.
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Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
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Execute time sensitive decisions.
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Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.
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Perform desktop editing.
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Post content to station's Web sites.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
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BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
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Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
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Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
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Strong vision and ability to advance stories
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Excellent interpersonal communicator
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Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling
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Highly organized
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Highly adaptable - fast paced, deadline driven environment
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Strong self-motivation
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Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
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Able to use web analytics
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Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus
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Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
