Temporary Producer

The E.W. Scripps Company

full-time

Posted on: 1/18/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Produce local newscast for stations across Scripps local media markets.
Work directly with local station news leadership and other key employees to select the most up-to-date information for the daypart.
Exercise solid news judgement and creativity to produce a dynamic product following the Scripps content strategy.
Execute time sensitive decisions with independence and clear messaging.
Act as an ambassador for the Scripps Content Strategy.
Oversee newscast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions.
Be open to sharing ideas on creating content in a new and unique way.
Showcase content on local stations digital platforms.

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
Generally 6+ years of experience as a television news producer preferred.
Avid news consumer, knows where to find news and how to get up to speed on local news happening in Scripps markets across the country.
Excellent time management skills, highly organized, and deadline-driven.
Able to build relationships quickly, communicate assertively, and influence without authority.
Experience with editing software in a newsroom environment.
Strong critical thinker with the ability to adapt on the fly in challenging situations.
Creative and curious to learn new styles of producing news.
Exceptional news writing.
Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Ability and desire to learn and test new technology.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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Certifications

BS/BA in related discipline