Executive Reporter & Newsroom Leader

Scripps Media, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability and life insurance

Pet discount program

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Scripps Media, Inc. is seeking an Executive Reporter to lead our Bakersfield newsroom and shape the next chapter of local news. You will drive daily coverage across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms, coach reporters and MMJs, and set a guardrail for ethics and accuracy.

This role anchors audience-focused storytelling across California’s Central Valley. You'll collaborate with newsroom leadership on content strategy, oversee workflows for multiple programs, and ensure timely,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of newsroom, reporting, content leadership, or related experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and elevate storytelling across the newsroom for digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Coordinate daily coverage and content priorities as a central newsroom leader.
• Coach reporters and MMJs, providing timely feedback to strengthen reporting and presentation.
• Develop and oversee workflows supporting multiple news programs and channels.
• Ensure content meets high standards of ethics, accuracy, fairness and legal compliance.

Conocimientos

Exceptional reporting

Storytelling

Editorial judgment

Audience-focused strategy

Mentoring journalists

Multi-platform reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Scripps Media, Inc. is seeking an Executive Reporter to lead our Bakersfield newsroom and shape the next chapter of local news. You will drive daily coverage across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms, coach reporters and MMJs, and set a guardrail for ethics and accuracy.

This role anchors audience-focused storytelling across California’s Central Valley. You'll collaborate with newsroom leadership on content strategy, oversee workflows for multiple programs, and ensure timely,