WTKR/WGNT, Scripps' CBS/CW duopoly in Norfolk, Virginia is recruiting for a local copy editor to join its team. The copy editor, in collaboration with account executives, sales management, clients and agencies, is responsible for scheduling commercial copy, as well as serving as a back up to the log editor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Secure and enter advertising traffic instructions for advertisers.




• Enter copy information using ad management traffic software.




• Maintain instruction files, tape library, and various other traffic functions.




• Work closely with account executives and traffic management, clients and agencies.




• Act as back-up to traffic log editor as needed. This includes ensuring that the traffic is scheduled in the appropriate time slot and that the engineering department has the information needed.




• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.




• 1 year minimum related experience preferred.




• Previous broadcast experience especially with ad management and broadcast traffic systems (i.e. WideOrbit, OSI etc) desirable.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.




• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.




• Adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.




• Strong interpersonal skills.




• Good verbal and written communication skills.




• Team oriented and experienced in working in a team environment.




• Excellent organization and time management skills.




• Strict attention to detail.




• Strong problem-solving skills.

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.