Executive Producer, WFTS Job at The E.W. Scripps Company, Tampa, FL

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  • The E.W. Scripps Company
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Executive Producer, WFTS | Tampa, FL | Full-time | Onsite

Are you a strategic storytelling leader ready to shape the news that matters most to Tampa Bay? WFTS, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Tampa, is seeking an experienced Executive Producer who will manage compelling newscasts and local programs across multiple platforms. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team in delivering impactful journalism that connects with our community.

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 staf.f

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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

  • Generally, 5+ years previous news 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:

Tampa, Florida offers an unbeatable combination of career opportunity and lifestyle. As part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, you'll enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, and a thriving cultural scene. The city boasts world-class dining, professional sports teams including the Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays, and endless outdoor recreation from kayaking to fishing. Tampa's diverse neighborhoods offer everything from historic Ybor City to the modern downtown waterfront, with a cost of living that's attractive compared to other major markets. The area's growing economy, excellent schools, and vibrant arts community make it an ideal place to advance your career while enjoying the Florida lifestyle.

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If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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