Executive Reporter

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks an Executive Reporter to lead our storytelling across platforms and to mentor the next generation of reporters while continuing to tell the stories that matter most to our community.

You will oversee the writing of stories for all platforms, collaborate with newsroom leaders on content strategy, and develop effective workflows for multiple news programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a newsroom and mentoring reporters.
• Ability to guide storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Proven collaboration with newsroom leadership on content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling skill and abilities of all reporters and MMJs in the station.
• Collaborate with other newsroom leaders to execute the content strategy through authentic storytelling.
• Oversee the writing of stories for all platforms; provide timely feedback for improvement.
• Develop and supervise workflow strategies for multiple news programs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Storytelling

Collaboration

Writing

Workflow management

Job description

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an Executive Reporter who will lead our mission to enhance storytelling across all platforms. This is your opportunity to combine your passion for impactful journalism with mentorship, helping shape the next generation of reporters while continuing to tell the stories that matter most to our community.

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