Job Title: Evening Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Evening Anchor/Multimedia Journalist at KNXV
We are seeking a journalist who prioritizes impactful storytelling and community service for our Evening Anchor/Multimedia Journalist role. The ideal candidate is a newsroom leader who will embody our commitment to in-depth reporting, from field work to final broadcast, and share our vision that quality journalism strengthens neighborhoods and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Anchor early afternoon broadcasts Monday-Friday and fill-in as needed.
* Generate compelling story ideas tailored for multiple platforms.
* Report live on location from various news events.
* Organize material, write stories according to prescribed editorial story style, and formats for each of our platforms, including digital.
* Research stories through personal contacts, the internet, and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.
* Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production, and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects, and online coverage.
* Make community appearances and participate in station-led initiatives.
* Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
* Meet all production deadlines.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in relation discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
* 6+ years on-camera experience preferred.
Essential Skills:
* 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 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.
* Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
Scripps' Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different.
About Scripps:
The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets.