Journalism Journey Initiative Journalist

Are you ready to take your journalism career to new heights?  Do you want to work for a company with a 146 -year history of journalism that is innovating new ways to tell great stories?

The E.W. Scripps Company is recruiting journalists for the third cohort of the Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative.  We hire and transition print journalists into broadcast and video-driven storytelling.

Journalists hired for the program are placed in positions in Scripps’ local newsrooms. The program provides experienced print journalists with and get extensive training, coaching and support to make the transition to video-driven storytelling.

Journalism Journey landing positions depend on candidate background and talents and may include the following:

Investigative Reporter/Producer/EP, Specialty/Beat Reporter/Producer, Editor/Manager, Digital Reporter, Data Journalist, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), Senior Reporter

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• With training, assume a full-time journalism position reporting to a Scripps local newsroom.
• Participate in initial and then occasional “in person” group training with other Journalism Journey employees that may include participation in journalism conferences, attending seminars, workshops, and custom Scripps content creator training.
• Utilize ongoing practice, feedback and coaching to advance your video-driven storytelling abilities.
• Participate in the editorial process at the assigned Scripps business unit. This could include producing individual news stories, newscasts, digital content, or preparing to supervise the work of others.
• Create excellent, audience-directed content for multi-media platforms and social media.
• Provide mentoring for peers and future members of the Journalism Journey Initiative.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• At least five years of experience working as a print journalist or related position in a print journalism environment is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred
• A successful track record of journalism. This could include beat writing, investigative journalism, specialty reporting or news leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Ability to multi-task and manage ongoing projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and broad capacity to collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Highly adaptability: le Demonstrated openness and capacity to seek new opportunities and adopt new ways of doing things.
• Avid local or national news consumer awareness: knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local or national level
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories
• Extraordinarily passionate about writing;: courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words, grammar, spelling
• Exceptional communication skills, oral and written.

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ABOUT THE SCRIPPS JOURNALISM JOURNEY INITIATIVE:

The E.W. Scripps Company and Google are partnering on a multi-year initiative to transition experienced journalists with primarily print news backgrounds into broadcast news careers: the Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative. Journalists selected for participation in the Initiative will be hired into full-time career positions in Scripps local and national media newsrooms. The program provides mid-career transitions into video-driven storytelling through extensive training and support, including mentoring, job shadowing, hands-on work and individual coaching. Additional learning opportunities may include professional conferences, programs through the Google News Initiative, Poynter, journalism school programs, National Association of Broadcasters or Society of Professional Journalists.

To learn more, please visit Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative

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.