Job Description
Senior Reporter, KRIS
KRIS, the Scripps-owned television station in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Reporter to join its dynamic newsroom. This position requires a journalist who is passionate about enterprise and investigative reporting, with a commitment to uncovering the truth and delivering impactful stories to our community.
As a Senior Reporter, you will be a key member of our newsroom, known for its collaborative culture and unwavering dedication to journalistic excellence. You will work closely with the news director, producers, and other reporters to generate unique, high-impact stories that drive the news cycle and engage our viewers.
Provide the station with top-level reporting for multiplatform distribution. Provide guidance to new reporters at the location.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Prepare a factual story to impart the information to the public.
• Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.
• Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.
• Participate in community events.
• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
• Meet all production deadlines.
• Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Storytelling ability
• Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
• Exceptional on-air personality
• Multitask multiple stories
• Advance ability in critical thinking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbkxqx-3-12-146-108-42 in your application.