WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Responsible for preparing and delivering news reports for the newscast

•  Co-anchor BBN Tonight, when scheduled




•  Gather and write content for multiple platforms, including posting stories on the Internet




•  Report live on location from various events




•  Research and develop news stories




•  Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events




•  Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments




•  Perform other duties as needed and assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred




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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws Requirements




• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems. Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.




• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.




• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.




• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.




• Proficient at posting content to various websites.




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

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.