ABOUT THE JOB

WTVR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Richmond, VA, and the 2020 Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence award-winning station is looking for an experienced, and engaging Anchor/Reporter to join our team.

W e are a storytelling station committed to in-depth/investigative reporting and positive storytelling, We are looking for an Anchor/Reporter who is going to be committed to being a part of content generation, a leader in the editorial decision-making process, and someone who is invested and active in our great community. If you want to tell stories with integrity, live the principles of journalism, make our communities stronger, and the world around us better, come join us at WTVR, where Scripps is continuing to create the future of our industry with a focus on local community.

The Anchor/Reporter serves the communities by providing the highest standard of ethical and honest news reporting.

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.
• Writhe 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.
• At least 2-years of anchor/reporting experience preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories.
• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills.
• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines.
• Must have good creative and editorial judgment. Mastery of journalistic ethics and libel law.
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely.
• Strong broadcast and digital writing skills..
• 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.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

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.