Job Description:

The E.W Scripps Company is seeking a Receptionist.  This person will be responsible for greeting visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and face to face. Supply information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Operate telephone to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.




• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.




• Provide information to callers




• Deal with queries from the public and customers




• Ensures knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization




• General administrative and clerical support




• Prepare letters and documents in support of business operations as approved by supervisor




• Schedule appointments




• Tidy and maintain the reception area




• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.




• Conduct research and prepare research findings for special projects as assigned




• Read and analyze incoming memos, department requests, and reports and prioritize their distribution or provide support as needed.




• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.




• Maintain inventory flow and storage of office supplies




• Participate in building safety and evacuation team at supervisors’ direction




• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by supervisor/management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High school diploma required




• 1 - 2 years of office experience

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Resourceful, self-motivated, and independent with the ability to deal with people of all levels within and outside the organization




• Ability to multi-task




• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures




• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications




• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices




• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint




• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

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 EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the 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 make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

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.