Senior Reporter, KRIS

Are you ready to lead the charge on the stories that matter most to the Coastal Bend? KRIS, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Corpus Christi, is seeking a Senior Reporter who will provide top-level reporting for multiplatform distribution. You'll work the big story every day, collaborate with our 6 Investigates team, and provide guidance to new reporters while connecting with the diverse audiences that make our community unique.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms

Report live on location from various news events

Anchor newscasts as needed

Prepare a factual story to impart the information to the public

Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story

Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage

Participate in community events

Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand

Meet all production deadlines

Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments

Complete other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred

Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Strong communication skills, oral and written

Storytelling ability

Promote teamwork attitude with station employees

Exceptional on-air personality

Multitask multiple stories

Advance ability in critical thinking

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Corpus Christi, Texas offers an unbeatable coastal lifestyle where work and play blend seamlessly. Known as the "Sparkling City by the Sea," Corpus Christi sits along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, offering year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, and endless water activities. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, including the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington Museum, and a vibrant downtown waterfront.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the fishing, sailing, kiteboarding, and birdwatching opportunities—Corpus Christi is a gateway to Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. With a growing economy, affordable cost of living, and warm, welcoming community, Corpus Christi is the perfect place to build your career while enjoying the coastal Texas lifestyle.

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.

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