The E.W. Scripps is seeking a Temporary Talent Acquisition Partner for a 6-month, full-time opportunity. In this role, you’ll focus on sourcing and building a strong talent pipeline to support our Senior Talent Acquisition Partners—for various roles throughout our organization.

You'll play a key role in identifying top talent, engaging passive candidates, and ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both candidates and hiring teams. We're looking for someone who brings energy, creativity, and a strategic mindset to talent acquisition.

This is a hybrid role based in Downtown Cincinnati, with 2 in-office days per week.

If you're passionate about recruitment especially sourcing, love building relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

Support and coordinate the recruiting process which entails everything from:  

• Partner with a team of Sr. Talent Acquistions partners to source and qualify applicants for various roles throughout the organization

• advertising the position broadly to sourcing qualified candidates 

• screening resumes to conducting and documenting initial screens to driving and participating in the interview process 

• evaluating candidates to securing background and pre-employment assessments, and 

• working with hiring managers and HR to extend and manage offers to following up with candidates not selected and creating a strong positive candidates experience for all. 

• Maintain all pertinent hiring/applicant data in the applicant tracking system 

• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need by utilizing aggressive sourcing strategies. 

• Post openings in our aggregator, local advertisements, professional organizations and via social media avenues; use social and professional networking sites to identify, source and create connections with both active and passive candidates 

• Build and communicate an attractive value proposition for prospective candidates including information on Scripps, the brand/division, the position, Scripps benefits, etc. 

• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback and status updates, guiding candidates through the process, soliciting candidate requirements, negotiating, and selling fair and equitable offers of employment 

• Conduct interviews and interpret the results of employment tests, assess candidate qualifications and confidently present findings to hiring managers 

• Stay up-to-date on trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to talent acquisition and the media industry to provide strategic insights and guidance to managers and partners.  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

What You'll Need:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience 

• Generally, 2+ year of experience in recruiting preferred.  

What You'll Bring:

• Skills in recruitment, sourcing, candidate development, and evaluation processes 

• Proven relationship-building skills 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and negotiating skills 

• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices 

• Ability to work with employees at all levels within the organization to foster a spirit of teamwork 

• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work 

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner 

• Proven ability to gather and analyze information skillfully 

• Resourcefulness and ability to take initiative 

• Ability to travel for recruitment meetings and maintain a flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis 

• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment as well as experience with applicant tracking systems 

Work Environment 

• Standard work environment 

• No lifting required 

• No driving required 

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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.”

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