Executive Reporter

Job Description

Executive Reporter, WTXL

WTXL, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, is looking for an innovative and creative news leader to join our team as an Executive Reporter.

The Executive Reporter will lead our mission to enhance storytelling through our team of reporters.

As the leader of our Neighborhood News team, you will provide expertise and passion for telling stories that impact our Neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate is an experienced reporter or anchor with a desire to step into a management position. This person must have a desire to help coach and develop a team of young journalists.

You MUST include a link that shows examples of your best storytelling abilities along with your application.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling skill and abilities of all reporters and MMJs in the station.
• Collaborate with other newsroom leaders to consistently execute the content strategy through authentic, meaningful storytelling .
• Oversee the writing of stories for all platforms; provide timely feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Develop and supervise effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple news programs and outlets.
• Ensure that all content adheres to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
• Deliver a vision and create trust among reporters, photographers and newsroom staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Demonstrated expertise in storytelling
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Curiosity for the community, city, state and world we report on daily
• Deep understanding of the content strategy
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, early morning, and holidays

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-rjozo1-3-15-225-110-42 in your application.