KPAX, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Kalispell, MT, is seeking an experienced Sports MMJ to join its team. In this role, the Sports MMJ will be responsible for researching, writing, producing, editing sports segments, capturing visual content for multiple platforms, anchoring and/or reporting newscasts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Receives assignment or evaluates sports leads and news tips to develop story ideas.




• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.




• Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.




• Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.  Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.




• Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.  Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.




• Write and produce quality sports stories for multiple media platforms.




• Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce sports stories for multiple platforms on deadlines, such as Internet and digital channels.




• Will report a combination of sports and news content depending on station needs.” 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• A minimum of two years of newsroom experience




• Bachelors Degree




• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.




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

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WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Knowledge and demonstration of Sports industry




• 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 and multimedia.




• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. Advanced knowledge of organization’s technologies and practices.




• Advance knowledge of organization's technologies and practices




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

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

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.”

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.