The E.W. Scripps company is seeking a segment prouder to join our Scripps News team in Atlanta, GA. This individual will pitch, produce, write creative content and display an in-depth understanding of producing high-end content for live news. This role is onsite Monday through Friday to support the Primetime news shows.

What You'll Do:

• Pitch, develop and write content relating to the latest national and international news


• Responsible for delivering quick-turn, high-priority packages while executing consistently high-quality production value


• Write scripts and work with senior producers to improve and refine the elements of segments to conform to specific quality standards and time requirements.


• May work closely with talent, editors and/or producers for live reporter packages by organizing elements including graphics, video, sound, and any necessary components to accomplish this task.


• May create banners.


• 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 visual skills


• 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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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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