[Hiring] Executive Producer @KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company

Role Description

The E.W. Scripps Company's Producer Hub is seeking a REMOTE Executive Producer who will handle day-to-day operations at the Producer Hub, coach and guide a team of Sr. Producers working with local stations across the country, provide training for Producer Hub technologies, and interact with News Leadership at the local level.

• Coach, develop, and inspire the Producer Hub team that works directly with local Scripps stations across the country.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Producer Hub and look for ways to improve efficiencies.
• Coordinate and schedule Producer Hub resources based on station needs & priorities.
• Interact with local news leaders and other newsroom employees to provide clear alignment when Producer Hub resources provide support to a station.
• Provide training for Producer Hub initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Communicate and partner with streaming team managers to help build collaboration between the Producer Hub and streaming producers; look for ways to innovate.
• Responsible for the quality control of Producer Hub content.
• Work to evolve the Producer Hub with innovative and non-traditional ideas.
• Responsible for promoting an effective and connected remote culture with Producer Hub employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
• Generally 8+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Prior managerial experience preferred.

Requirements

• Strong journalism background with knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel law.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passionate about leadership and desire to mentor others.
• Able to embrace new and emerging tools for more efficiency in local news production.
• Innovative thinker willing to take risks.
• Ability to own a project with little oversight.
• Passionate about producing with an eye for dressing up content.
• Strong writer with strong skillset in conversational writing.
• Remote work.
• Some travel may be required.

Company Description

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.”