WRTV, The Scripps ABC Station in Indianapolis is searching for a talented and engaging Weekend Anchor/Reporter/MMJ.

The Weekend Anchor/Reporter/MMJ will anchor the weekend evening newscasts at 6pm and 11pm, and collects and analyzes complex information of newsworthy events relying on critical relationships with local news makers. This position will be relied upon primarily for lead stories and/or specialized segments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Anchor newscasts and assume a leadership role in the newsroom.




• Able to deliver the news in a smooth, conversational, approachable, yet authoritative tone.




• Research stories by calling sources and attending news events. 




• Organize and set up interviews and video shoots.




• Produce strong and accurate live reports from the scene of news stories and other events.




• Write story content and edit and review video in order to put stories together.




• Anchor newscasts live in the field.




• Engage viewers via social media on a daily basis.




• Take part in station and independent community service events and activities.




• Assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• College degree required.




• Prefer five (5) years experience as a television news reporter.




• Prefer eight (3) years experience as a television news anchor.




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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Working knowledge of computers, photography, editing, social media and the Internet.      




• Strong broadcast and digital writing skills. 




• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.   




• Work well with news and production staffs.




• Ability to type, using a newsroom computer system.                




• Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.




• Ability to work in a team-based environment.




• Professional appearance and behavior.




• Must be able to lift equipment such as cameras a tripods weighing up to 30 pounds.




• Capability to gather information on the telephone for newscasts.




• Proven ability to relate to the public and share information via social media.




• Position requires spending time outdoors, including in extremely hot or cold conditions, and transporting equipment across uneven terrain on foot.

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.

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