What are the responsibilities and job description for the AM Weekend Anchor / Senior Reporter, WXMI Job at Scripps Broadcasting Holdings L position at Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC?
WXMI, the FOX affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for an AM Weekend Anchor / Senior Reporter.
We’re looking for a strong editorial leader to anchor our highly-rated weekend morning newscasts. This person will helm our four-hour Saturday and Sunday morning shows. This journalist will also carry the title of Senior Reporter and content generated through the week will enrich our coverage of the big stories of the week. Stories produced by this journalist should be creatively told and stand out for high journalism standards, non-traditional storytelling, and powerful writing. This award-winning newsroom has great leadership and a strong team of journalists. Grand Rapids is a beautiful part of Michigan with a lake shore and thriving downtown. It provides the perfect combination of the big city, sandy beaches, and sparkling sunsets. Join the FOX 17 team! Apply now!
WHAT YOU'LL DO :
- Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
- Report live on location from various news events.
- Prepare factual stories in an engaging way, to impart information to viewers.
- Research stories through personal contacts, the internet, and other sources deciding the best angle and approach.
- 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.
- Meet all production deadlines.
- Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED :
WHAT YOU'LL BRING :
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.
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.”
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