WPTV, the NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for an Executive Reporter. This is a newsroom management position but you will still have some opportunities to be on-air. We are searching for a seasoned journalist with a passion for impactful storytelling and a gift for inspiring others. We're seeking an Executive Reporter who will lead our mission to elevate journalism across all platforms. In this role, you'll combine your deep reporting expertise with leadership skills to mentor our newsroom talent, drive our content strategy, and ensure every story we tell resonates authentically with our community. This is an opportunity to shape the future of local journalism while helping journalists grow into the best versions of themselves.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling skills 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.
• May provide on-air, multi-platform coverage for breaking news as needed.
• May have opportunities to pitch, shoot, write, and edit (MMJ) stories for air.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 7+ 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 mornings, and holidays

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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