News Correspondent

Scripps News is searching for a Correspondent who will deliver fact-based, unbiased and contextual reporting to a variety of platforms within the organization. Help direct coverage by guiding the leadership team with expertise and insight.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Under general direction, develop sources, gather information and write news and feature articles that are accurate, informative and balanced. Produces material - often investigative or long-form journalism - in a manner that meets the highest journalistic standards.
• Produce compelling and urgent reports live, package and/or show formats.
• Perform anchor duties as scheduled.
• Use cutting edge and experimental story-telling techniques to communicate with the audience.
• Work both independently and with other reporters, videographers and producers to generate finished news packages.
• Monitor upcoming news stories and develop coverage plans; stay abreast of news developments to generate story ideas and plan coverage effectively.
• Develops a network of formal and informal sources throughout the community to help develop and write stories as well as providing background information.
• Assist with live events as needed.
• Work with internal teams to deliver reports tailored to their needs.
• May be responsible for entire projects or functions where general guidance and training of less experienced professional and/or support personnel are needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Background in video news
• Proven track record of experience in video news reporting
• Ability to meet strict deadlines for broadcast programs
• Independently perform assignments with instruction limited to results expected
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Set an example in professional comportment and strictly adhere to the journalistic standards of Scripps
• Proficiency with computers and related software
• Weekends and holidays as the news cycle demands
• Travel up to 50% as required

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

$130,000.00 - 170000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in District of Columbia.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.