Are you a strategic total rewards leader ready to make an impact across a dynamic media organization? The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking an experienced Vice President of Total Rewards to design and deliver comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate our workforce.

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee all aspects of our total rewards strategy—from executive compensation and broad-based pay programs to comprehensive benefits—supporting a multifaceted workforce that includes union and non-union employees, hourly and salaried staff, and commission-based roles across creative, operational, and corporate functions.          If you have deep expertise in compensation governance and benefits design, paired with hands-on operational leadership and a keen sense of market trends – we’d love to talk with you! Scripps offers a hybrid work option for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team across compensation, executive compensation, and benefits

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO and executive leadership team

• Develop and execute a cohesive Total Rewards strategy aligning with our talent philosophy, business goals, and evolving workforce needs

• Oversee compensation design and execution, including annual planning, salary structures, job architecture, and incentive and equity programs

• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR business partners, Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labor Relations, and Corporate Communications

• Provide thought leadership on market competitiveness, employee expectations, and innovations in rewards and benefits

• Lead the design and management of comprehensive benefits strategies ensuring offerings are competitive and cost-effective

• Support labor relations and union negotiations with market data and compensation practice insights

• Leverage data and analytics to assess program effectiveness and guide decision-making

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BA/BS degree in related field preferred; or equivalent work experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant leadership in compensation and benefits

• Proven success in a public company environment, including executive compensation governance and proxy disclosure

• Experience with corporate transactions and governance-related matters including Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC regulations

• Experience supporting diverse employee types, including union, hourly, creative, sales, and corporate functions

• Experience with Compensation Committees or Boards

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong business acumen connecting Total Rewards strategy with enterprise and workforce objectives

• Track record of operational excellence and hands-on program execution

• Skill at building and leading high-performing teams and vendor relationships

• Proficiency analyzing salary surveys, benchmarking data, and metrics to make informed decisions

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to articulate rewards strategies to diverse audiences

• Ability to manage and drive organizational change when implementing new programs

• Negotiation skills to optimize vendor relationships and total rewards offerings

• Project management competence ensuring initiatives are completed on time and within budget

• Understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial forecasting

• Familiarity with HR technology and systems that support compensation and benefits management

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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 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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