- Lead and elevate storytelling across the newsroom, helping reporters and MMJs produce impactful, memorable journalism.
- Serve as a central newsroom leader, helping coordinate daily coverage and content priorities.
- Help maintain a constant flow of relevant, timely content across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
- Collaborate with newsroom leadership to execute a content strategy focused on audience engagement and community impact.
- Review, edit, and coach story writing for multiple platforms, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen stories through enterprise reporting, visual storytelling, and innovative presentation techniques.
- Develop and oversee workflows that support multiple news programs and content channels.
- Ensure all content meets the highest standards of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and legal compliance.
- Build trust and credibility with reporters, photographers, producers, and other newsroom staff.
- Contribute to breaking news coverage and provide multi-platform reporting, including on-air coverage when needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Seven or more years of newsroom, reporting, content leadership, or related experience preferred.
- Exceptional reporting, writing, and storytelling skills across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
- Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic ethics, media law, and libel standards.
- Deep understanding of audience-focused content strategy and modern news consumption habits.
- Experience operating in fast-moving breaking news environments while maintaining accuracy and fairness.
- A passion for mentoring journalists and helping colleagues grow their skills and confidence.
- Curiosity about the communities, people, and issues that shape Central Texas.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays when news demands it.
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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 connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Seven or more years of newsroom, reporting, content leadership, or related experience
- Exceptional reporting, writing, and storytelling across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms
- Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic ethics, media law, and libel standards
- Experience with audience-focused content strategy and understanding of modern news consumption habits
- Experience operating in fast-moving breaking news environments while maintaining accuracy and fairness
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop reporters and multimedia journalists (MMJs)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays
- Ability to contribute to breaking news coverage and provide multi-platform reporting, including on-air when needed
The E.W. Scripps Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The E.W. Scripps Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The E.W. Scripps Company.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard package, and retirement planning is highlighted in company materials. This provides a conventional savings vehicle that aligns with large‑company norms.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance is offered, and eligibility includes spouses and domestic partners. Parental leave is described as standard, with specifics varying by role and location.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, ID protection, and pet programs, alongside community giving perks via the Scripps Howard Fund. Some roles also note flexible schedules, remote options, or an optional four‑day work week.
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What We Do
Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. 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.”
