What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Reporter / MMJ / Anchor, KJRH position at KJRH?
KJRH, the NBC station in Tulsa, Oklahoma, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company is looking to hire a Senior Reporter / MMJ / Anchor. This person will turn a story daily before co-anchoring the station's hour-long 6 PM newscast on weekdays. As a Senior Reporter, you'll know how to dig for and break top-level stories that matter to viewers on-air and online. You'll need MMJing skills including researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. Tulsa is a city rich with history that offers a low cost of living. The leadership in this award-winning newsroom will support your career and help you grow as a journalist. Apply today!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and 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 create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
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 more than 60 stations in 40 markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
- Report live on location from various news events.
- Prepare factual stories for viewers.
- 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 broadcasts, special projects, and online coverage.
- Participate in community events.
- Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
- Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and track compelling enterprise, breaking, and hard news stories.
- Meet all production deadlines.
- Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 5 years of experience in a related field preferred
- Strong communication skills, oral and written
- Storytelling ability
- Teamwork attitude
- Exceptional and engaging on-air personality
- Multitask multiple stories
- Advanced ability in critical thinking
- Ability to edit stories on Final Cut Pro or similar equipment
- Ability to shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits
SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and 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 create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
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 more than 60 stations in 40 markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “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.