Executive Reporter, WXMI

WXMI, The E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Executive Reporter to lead our mission to enhance storytelling and inspire our newsroom. This is an opportunity for a passionate journalist who excels at impactful storytelling and mentoring talent at all levels.
As our Executive Reporter, you’ll provide expertise and passion for telling stories that matter to our communities while helping reporters and MMJs find creative ways to grow their skills. If you’re a seasoned journalist with a vision for authentic, meaningful storytelling and a commitment to journalistic excellence, we want to hear from you.
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 and outlets.
Ensure that all content adheres to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
Deliver a vision and create trust among reporters, photographers and newsroom staff.
May provide on-air, multi-platform coverage for breaking news as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need

BS/BA in related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
Generally, 7+ years of experience in related field preferred.
Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, early morning, and holidays.
What you’ll bring

Demonstrated expertise in storytelling.
Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Curiosity for the community, city, state and world we report on daily.
Deep understanding of the content strategy.
Grand Rapids, Michigan offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. As Michigan’s second largest city, Grand Rapids boasts a thriving downtown with an impressive food scene, world class breweries, and vibrant arts culture - including the renowned ArtPrize competition.
The city sits along the scenic Grand River with easy access to Lake Michigan’s stunning shorelines just 30 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area’s abundant parks, trails, and four distinct seasons offering everything from summer water sports to winter skiing.
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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