Anchor/MMJ, WEWS at The E.W. Scripps Company in Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description:

WEWS, the Scripps ABC station in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Anchor/MMJ to join our dynamic team. The Anchor/MMJ is responsible for co-anchoring the newscast, researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Co-anchor newscast


• Participate in the editorial meetings and process


• 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:

• Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience




• Minimum of two years of experience




• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.




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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 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.

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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.