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Journalism Journey Initiative Journalist (Multiple locations) (Education)

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 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:

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, including 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 adaptable: demonstrated openness and capacity to seek new opportunities and adopt new ways of doing things.
• Avid local or national news awareness: knows daily news, events, trends, and happenings on a local or national level.
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories.
• Passionate about writing: a courageous and creative storyteller with attention to detail—choosing the perfect words, grammar, and 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 will be hired into full-time career positions in Scripps local and national media newsrooms. The program offers extensive training and support, including mentoring, job shadowing, hands-on work, and individual coaching. Additional learning opportunities may include professional conferences and programs through the Google News Initiative, Poynter, journalism schools, NAB, or SPJ.

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 aim to create an environment where employees, audiences, and stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. We foster a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By cultivating an inclusive environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, we 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 over 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households nationwide with outlets like Scripps News and Court TV, and popular entertainment brands including ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum and steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, our motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and affiliates do not discriminate based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, or other protected statuses. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless it causes undue hardship.