KSBY, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC station in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California, is looking for a creative, driven and community-focused Multimedia Journalist to join our North Santa Barbara County team. If you are passionate about telling impactful stories that engage people across broadcast, digital, and social platforms, this is a chance to bring your talent to a station that is committed to public service journalism. As a beat reporter based out of Santa Maria, you'll cover towns and cities along California's stunning Central Coast - a vibrant region packed with breathtaking scenery and diverse cultures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
• Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ 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:

• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills, preferred
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:

Santa Maria puts you in the heart of California's beautiful Central Coast, surrounded by rolling vineyards, scenic open spaces, and easy access to the Pacific. Located in northern Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley offers the relaxed feel of California wine country while serving as a convenient home base for exploring the Central Coast.

Food and wine are a big part of the Santa Maria experience. The region is known for its distinctive Santa Maria-style barbecue tradition, featuring meats grilled over native red oak, and the surrounding Santa Maria Valley is home to wineries and tasting rooms producing acclaimed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and more. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail winds through the valley, offering another way to experience the area's vineyards and landscape.

If you love the outdoors, you'll have plenty to explore. Santa Maria Valley combines mild weather and wide-open spaces with opportunities for hiking, cycling, golfing, birdwatching, and beach trips. When you're ready for a change of scenery, the surrounding Central Coast offers everything from ocean views and coastal adventures to wine-country escapes.

For a journalist, Santa Maria also offers the chance to live and work directly in the community you're covering, while enjoying everything that makes California's Central Coast such an appealing place to call home. It's a great fit for someone looking for a mix of local community, outdoor adventure, food and wine, and the California coastal lifestyle.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Hourly: $26.44 - $31.25

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):

• 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.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

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 connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime 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.