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Anchor/Multimedia Journalist, KSBY at The E.W. Scripps Company

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: San Luis Obispo, California





Job Description:

KSBY, The Scripps NBC & CW station in San Luis Obispo, CA, is currently seeking an Anchor/ MMJ to join our team! The Anchor/ MMJ is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate news reports for the newscast.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:


  • Co-anchor the newscast.

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

  • Report live on location from various news events.

  • Research and develop news stories.

  • Perform various community service activities for the 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:


  • Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency.

  • Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories.

  • Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred.

  • Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills.

  • Must have a keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines.

  • Must have good creative and editorial judgment. Mastery of journalistic ethics and libel law.

  • Must be able to speak clearly and concisely.

  • Four-year college degree, preferred.

  • At least 5 years on-camera experience at the anchor desk, preferred.

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


WORK ENVIRONMENT:


  • Deadline driven environment.

  • Team collaboration is essential.

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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. Scripps’ national networks reach nearly every American through the 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.





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