If you're ready to lead the morning news team at one of Phoenix's most trusted news sources, KNXV, The E.W. Scripps' ABC affiliate, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to oversee our morning newscasts and shape the stories that wake up the Valley. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on how our community starts their day, managing content across multiple platforms while leading a talented team of journalists.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Manage newscasts or local program content and showcasing across multiple platforms.
Collaborate with editors, producers and/or the assignment desk to select stories for coverage.
Oversee and edit the writing of content, including but not limited to teases and web headlines.
Develop and manage effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs.
Manage pre-production to ensure quality and ethical standards and coordination between control room and design staff.
Fill in as a line producer when needed.
WHAT YOU 'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 8+- years of experience in related field preferred
Generally, 5+ years previous new producing experience preferred
Prior managerial experience preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
Ability to create tactics and strategies to increase demo performance in key target areas for multiple platforms
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:
Phoenix, Arizona offers an unbeatable combination of year-round sunshine, vibrant culture, and endless outdoor adventure. As the fifth-largest city in the United States, Phoenix boasts a thriving arts scene, world-class dining, and professional sports teams across all major leagues. The Valley of the Sun is surrounded by stunning desert landscapes, with hiking trails like Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak right in the city's backyard. Just a short drive away, you'll find the red rocks of Sedona, the cool pines of Flagstaff, and the majestic Grand Canyon. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, a booming economy, and a diverse, welcoming community, Phoenix is the perfect place to advance your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
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SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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