If you're ready to do work that matters in one of the country’s most exciting cities, we have a great opportunity for a Producer with NewsChannel 5, The E.W. Scripps CBS affiliate in Nashville. You'll help inform, connect and serve communities across Middle Tennessee. Whether it’s breaking news, severe weather or the stories that make a difference in people’s everyday lives, this is an opportunity to be part of a newsroom that keeps its community at the center of the story.
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
Where You’ll Live, Work & Play
Nashville is a city with plenty of personality, and there’s a lot more to it than its famous music scene. From live music and pro sports to great restaurants, parks, neighborhoods and weekend getaways across Middle Tennessee, there’s always something to explore. You can catch a show, spend an afternoon outdoors, find your new favorite local spot or simply soak up the energy of Music City. And at NewsChannel 5, you’ll have the chance to cover the people, places and stories shaping this dynamic community every da
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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.”
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
- 2+ years of experience in a related field
- Knowledge of local news, events, trends, and community happenings
- Strong writing, grammar, spelling, and storytelling skills
- Knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Strong editorial judgment
- Ability to use web analytics
- Proficiency with newsroom computer systems
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable hours
The E.W. Scripps Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The E.W. Scripps Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The E.W. Scripps Company.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard package, and retirement planning is highlighted in company materials. This provides a conventional savings vehicle that aligns with large‑company norms.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance is offered, and eligibility includes spouses and domestic partners. Parental leave is described as standard, with specifics varying by role and location.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, ID protection, and pet programs, alongside community giving perks via the Scripps Howard Fund. Some roles also note flexible schedules, remote options, or an optional four‑day work week.
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Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
