AM Anchor, KOAA

Rise and shine with KOAA, the E.W. Scripps NBC station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. KOAA is looking for a Morning Anchor to provide important information needed to start the day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Gather unbiased content affecting the community.

• Write story content, edit and review video, and prepare story items for presentation across multiple platforms.

• Work with newsroom employees and personal sources to develop engaging, accurate, and ethical newscasts.

• Deliver news in a smooth, conversational, approachable, yet authoritative tone.

• Anchor multiple reports from breaking news to investigative reporting.

• Organize and set up interviews and video shoots.

• May report live on location from various news events.

• Take part in station and independent community service events and activities.

• Follow the Scripps Journalism Ethics Guidelines.

• Engage viewers via social media on a daily basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline is preferred or equivalent years of experience

• Generally, 3+ years anchor/reporting experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong broadcast and digital writing skills

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Basic computer skills required

• Strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of local, regional, and national news

• Work well under pressure and at a fast pace

• Working knowledge of all social media platforms

• Flexible work hours may be required

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• A career path to grow your professional experiences

• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings plan with company match

• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. 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 outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.