Are you a storytelling visionary ready to shape the future of journalism in Northeastern Wisconsin? WGBA, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC affiliate in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking an innovative and creative Executive Reporter to lead our mission, enhance storytelling, and inspire our newsroom team. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide expertise and passion for telling stories that impact our communities while mentoring talent at all levels to find creative ways to grow their skills. The role includes managing the 24-hour stream and ensuring it runs properly withe latest content at all times. The right person will also be producing content for our 24-hour stream and linear shows, as well as writing, editing, and publishing web content and social media posts.

This role requires weekend and late news shift.

We mainly seek former or current Multimedia Journalists, or Anchor/Reporters looking to move into a Management position. Scripps is a company that values internal mobility.

Please 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.
• Manage the 24-hour stream and ensure it runs with the latest content at all times.
• Create content for the stream and linear shows and publish content to the web and social media.
• 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, 4+ 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.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits

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