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Producer, WXMI

The E.W. Scripps Company
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Are you passionate about local news and ready to shape the stories that matter to West Michigan? WXMI, the E.W. Scripps Fox affiliate in Grand Rapids, is seeking a creative, motivated Producer who will craft engaging stories that connect with our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to produce content for multiple platforms.

 

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Develop and organize engaging newscasts and local programs

Write and showcase compelling stories that resonate with our audience

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 during breaking news situations

Oversee live broadcasts and make up-to-the-minute editorial decisions

Perform desktop editing to create polished segments

Present content on multiple platforms

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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

Generally, 2+ years of experience in news production or 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 communication skills

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 judgment

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

 

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Grand Rapids, Michigan offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. As Michigan's second-largest city, Grand Rapids boasts a thriving downtown with an impressive food scene, world-class breweries, and vibrant arts culture – including the renowned ArtPrize competition. The city sits along the scenic Grand River with easy access to Lake Michigan's stunning shorelines just 30 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area's abundant parks, trails, and four distinct seasons offering everything from summer water sports to winter skiing.