Senior Reporter

The E.W. Scripps CompanyCorpus Christi, TX
2dOnsite

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the charge on the stories that matter most to the Coastal Bend? KRIS, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Corpus Christi, is seeking a Senior Reporter who will provide top-level reporting for multiplatform distribution. You'll work the big story every day, collaborate with our 6 Investigates team, and provide guidance to new reporters while connecting with the diverse audiences that make our community unique.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
  • Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
  • Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms
  • Report live on location from various news events
  • Anchor newscasts as needed
  • 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
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