Senior Daybreak Reporter

Job Description

Senior Daybreak Reporter, KSBY

KSBY, the NBC affiliate in San Luis Obispo, California needs an experienced Senior Reporter with exceptional news judgement for our morning newscast. This person will have a passion for community reporting and the drive to turn leadable stories and in-depth content at the dominant number one station on California's beautiful Central Coast.

As Senior Reporter, you will provide comprehensive and impactful stories across all digital platforms. You will also work closely with our Executive Reporter and other newsroom managers to mentor and coach new reporters on their storytelling, presentation, and delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
• Front morning newscast from the field or the desk during the week..
• 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, 3+ 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 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $72,500.00 - 85000

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

WHAT WE OFFER (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.

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-ree1z2-3-147-42-143-42 in your application.