Assistant producer Jobs in Thornton, CO

KMGH, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Denver, Colorado is searching for a News Producer. If you're someone who has banished 'show stacker' from your vernacular - someone who wants to roll up your sleeves and showcase the biggest stories of the day - this newsroom might be a great fit for you. Denver 7 is going to great lengths to show voices in the community matter and that starts with the voices right inside the newsroom. In this role you'll craft content for multiple platforms utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.

Write story development and showcasing.

Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs.

Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.

Execute time sensitive decisions.

Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.

Perform desktop editing.

Post content to station's Web sites.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED :

BS / BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING :

Avid local news consumer : knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level

Strong vision and ability to advance stories

Excellent interpersonal communicator

Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling

Highly organized

Highly adaptable - fast paced, deadline driven environment

Strong self-motivation

Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement

Able to use web analytics

Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus

Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends and evenings

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COMPENSATION RANGE :

Hourly : $31.73 - 34.25Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS) :

A career path to grow your professional experiences

Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with company match

Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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