KGTV, The Scripps ABC station in San Diego, California is looking for an innovative and creative Executive Reporter to join our team.

The Executive Reporter will lead our mission to enhance storytelling. Provide expertise and passion for telling stories that impact our communities. Inspire and mentor talent at all levels to find creative ways to grow their skills.

You MUST include a link that shows examples of your storytelling abilities along with your application.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling skill and abilities of all reporters and MMJs in the station.

• Collaborate with other newsroom leaders to consistently execute the content strategy through authentic, meaningful storytelling .

• Oversee the writing of stories for all platforms; provide timely feedback to foster continuous improvement.

• Develop and supervise effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple news programs and outlets.

• Ensure that all content adheres to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.

• Deliver a vision and create trust among reporters, photographers and newsroom staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience.

• Generally 8+ years of experience in related field preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Demonstrated expertise in storytelling.

• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

• Curiosity for the community, city, state and world we report on daily.

• Deep understanding of the content strategy.

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, early morning, and holidays.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $89,000.00 - $94,000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences

• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings plan with company match

• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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 one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, 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 Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. 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.