WTMJ, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC affiliate in Milwaukee is looking for an experienced, aggressive Reporter/MMJ to join our team.

If you want to tell stories with integrity, live the principles of journalism, make our communities stronger, and the world around us better, come join us at WTMJ, where Scripps is continuing to create the future of our industry with a focus on local community.

The Reporter/MMJ is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Gathers and verifies factual information for stories through interviews, observation and research. 




• Generates creative story ideas daily based on the station’s brand and strategic plan. 




• Writes, edits and organizes stories for live reports, taped interviews or online.




• Works cooperatively with photographer on assignment.




• Edits video and posts stories on multimedia platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.




• At least 3-years experience as a MMJ/Reporter.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Computer literate, including newsroom computer systems




• Videography and non-linear editing experience




• Edit video on various editing systems




• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills




• Proficient at posting content to various platforms




• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment




• Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.




• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.




• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is one of the nation’s leading media companies, focused on creating a better-informed world through a portfolio of news, information and entertainment brands.Scripps will become the nation’s largest television broadcaster, reaching 73% of U.S. television households through 108 stations in 76 markets, pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of ION Media. Committed to serving local audiences through objective journalism, Scripps operates 60 local TV stations in 42 markets. It is creating a national TV networks business that will include ION Media’s entertainment programming, Newsy’s straightforward headline and documentary news content and the five popular Katz broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. 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."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on 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.