Legal Intern - remote

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a temporary Legal Intern for our Local Media division. This person will check political advertising and FCC filings. This is a hybrid position based in the DC area. Remote applicants will be considered.WHAT YOU’LL DO:• Work with VP/Deputy General Counsel and VP/Distribution to audit, update and interpret FCC broadcast rules and regulations as it pertains to managing broadcast stations public files for federal candidates, local candidates and issues of national importance.WHAT YOU’LL NEED:• Bachelor's degree required.• JD degree (or 2nd or 3rd year law student working towards law degree)WHAT YOU’LL BRING:• Start date ASAP and end date 11/22/24.• Detail oriented.• Proven flexibility, initiative and self-reliance.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• This position will be around 30 – 40 hours a week.• Remote work will be considered.• This is an hourly position.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.