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E.W. Scripps
Tampa, FL
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WFTS in sunny Tampa, Florida is looking for an experienced Reporter to join our newsroom. Top candidates will have significant live-reporting experience, a proven track record of generating true enterprise stories that impact our target audience. Creative storytelling is a must -- engaging standups/live shots, urgency and impact language and character-driven. The ideal candidate will be at home in the digital world -- using social media to engage and inform. Must be able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Key activities
Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
Education & Experience/Certifications
Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience
Minimum of three years of experience
Skills & Abilities
Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
Proficient at posting content to various websites.
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Work environment
Valid Driver's License, good driving record and provide certificate of insurability with company required insurance limits.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners, with 33 television stations in 24 markets and a reach of nearly one in five U.S. households. It also owns 34 radio stations in eight markets. Scripps also runs an expanding collection of local and national digital journalism and information businesses, including podcast industry leader Midroll Media and over-the-top video news service Newsy. Scripps also produces television shows including ''THE LIST'' and ''The Now,'' runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and serves as the long-time steward of the nation's largest, most successful and longest-running educational program, the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, ''Give light and the people will find their own way.''
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WFTS in sunny Tampa, Florida is looking for an experienced Reporter to join our newsroom. Top candidates will have significant live-reporting experience, a proven track record of generating true enterprise stories that impact our target audience. Creative storytelling is a must -- engaging standups/live shots, urgency and impact language and character-driven. The ideal candidate will be at home in the digital world -- using social media to engage and inform. Must be able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Key activities
Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
Education & Experience/Certifications
Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience
Minimum of three years of experience
Skills & Abilities
Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
Proficient at posting content to various websites.
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Work environment
Valid Driver's License, good driving record and provide certificate of insurability with company required insurance limits.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners, with 33 television stations in 24 markets and a reach of nearly one in five U.S. households. It also owns 34 radio stations in eight markets. Scripps also runs an expanding collection of local and national digital journalism and information businesses, including podcast industry leader Midroll Media and over-the-top video news service Newsy. Scripps also produces television shows including ''THE LIST'' and ''The Now,'' runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and serves as the long-time steward of the nation's largest, most successful and longest-running educational program, the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, ''Give light and the people will find their own way.''
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