Journalism Journey Initiative Journalist (Multiple locations)

E.W. Scripps - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

51-100 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking passionate journalists to join the third cohort of the Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative, a program designed to transition experienced print journalists into the realm of broadcast and video-driven storytelling. With a rich history of 146 years in journalism, Scripps is committed to innovating new ways to tell compelling stories. Journalists selected for this initiative will be placed in various roles within Scripps' local or national newsrooms, where they will receive extensive training, coaching, and support to facilitate their transition into video-driven storytelling. The program aims to equip journalists with the necessary skills to thrive in a fast-paced media environment, focusing on creating high-quality content across multiple platforms. Participants in the Journalism Journey Initiative will assume full-time journalism positions, reporting to either local media or national newsrooms. They will engage in initial and ongoing group training sessions, which may include attending journalism conferences, seminars, and workshops. The program emphasizes the importance of practice, feedback, and coaching to enhance participants' storytelling abilities. Journalists will be involved in the editorial process, producing news stories, newscasts, and digital content, while also preparing to supervise the work of others. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to mentor peers and future members of the initiative, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. The Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative is a partnership between The E.W. Scripps Company and Google, aimed at providing mid-career transitions for journalists with primarily print backgrounds into broadcast news careers. This initiative not only focuses on skill development but also emphasizes the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace, ensuring that all employees feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Assume a full-time journalism position reporting to a Scripps local media or national newsroom.
• Participate in initial and ongoing group training with other Journalism Journey employees.
• Engage in journalism conferences, seminars, and workshops as part of the training.
• Utilize ongoing practice, feedback, and coaching to enhance video-driven storytelling abilities.
• Participate in the editorial process at the assigned Scripps business unit, producing news stories and digital content.
• Create audience-directed content for multi-media platforms and social media.
• Provide mentoring for peers and future members of the Journalism Journey Initiative.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience working as a print journalist or in a related position in a print journalism environment is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• A successful track record of journalism, including beat writing, investigative journalism, specialty reporting, or news leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to multi-task and manage ongoing projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and broad capacity to collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated openness and capacity to seek new opportunities and adopt new ways of doing things.
• Strong awareness of local or national news, events, trends, and happenings.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits

• Extensive training and support for transitioning into video-driven storytelling.
• Mentoring and job shadowing opportunities.
• Access to professional conferences and programs through the Google News Initiative and other journalism organizations.