Evening Anchor/Multimedia Journalist, WXMI at The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Description:

Scripps is now hiring a Evening Anchor/Multimedia journalist for our FOX affiliate, WXMI in Grand Rapids, MI. The Evening Anchor/MMJ will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate news reports for the evening newscast, and researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Gathers unbiased content affecting the community




• Able to deliver the news in a smooth, conversational, approachable, yet authoritative tone.




• Prepares story items for presentation on multiple platforms (TV, internet and mobile)




• Work with newsroom employees and personal sources to develop engaging, accurate and ethical newscast




• Anchoring multiple reports from breaking news to investigative reporting




• Organize and set up interviews and video shoots




• Write story content and edit and review video in order to put stories together




• Take part in station and independent community service events and activities Follow the Scripps Journalism Ethics Guidelines




• Engage viewers via social media on a daily basis




• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism is preferred




• 2+ years anchor/reporting experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong broadcast and digital writing skills




• Ability to communicated effectively




• Basic computer skills required




• Strong organizational skills




• Knowledge of local, regional and national news




• Work well under pressure and at a fast pace




• Working knowledge of all social media platforms

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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 are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

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.