KMGH, the E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Denver, Colorado is looking for a weekend anchor and MMJ to join our morning team. The perfect person for this role loves to report and will actively seek out ways to bring their experience as a journalist to the desk and to the field every day. You should be a natural leader who is excited to help shape the shows, by working with the producer and your co-anchor to find fresh new content every weekend morning. And when you’re working for the weekday shows, you’ll bring a list of well-researched pitches along with ideas of how to demonstrate viewer benefit for each story. While you will have the opportunity to work with photojournalists regularly, you should also be eager to grab elements on your own to help move the next day’s story forward.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Anchor the newscast.

• Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.

• May report live on location from various news events.

• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

• Generally, 3+ years on camera experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency3

• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories

• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred

• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills

• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines

• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law

• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

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.

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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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