The Vulnerability and Intelligence Intern is a temporary role that supports Scripps’ cybersecurity risk reduction efforts by assisting with the remediation and burn-down of urgent vulnerabilities and by explicitly leveraging threat intelligence to inform risk-based prioritization. Working in close partnership with IT Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) and Cybersecurity Operations, this role contributes to protecting Scripps’ media, broadcast, and enterprise technology environments by improving visibility into cyber risk, accelerating remediation outcomes, and strengthening intelligence-informed security operations. The role also supports continuous improvement by enhancing documentation quality, process consistency, and operational effectiveness across vulnerability management workflows.

Key ActivitiesAssist in identifying, prioritizing, and tracking critical and high-risk vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and media/broadcast technology environments.Support vulnerability remediation efforts by coordinating with Cybersecurity Operations and technology teams, and validating remediation through rescans and evidence review.Apply threat intelligence and vulnerability advisories to support risk-based prioritization and identify elevated risk scenarios.Review vulnerability scan results, technical findings, and remediation guidance to support accurate risk assessment and decision-making.Assist Cybersecurity Operations with vulnerability triage and basic technical validation using diagnostic or command-line tools, as appropriate.Track vulnerability aging and remediation progress to support dashboards, metrics, and leadership reporting.Identify recurring issues, process gaps, or inefficiencies within vulnerability and intelligence workflows and assist in recommending improvements.Document findings, remediation status, and risk information clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including GRC reporting needs.

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Internships are intended to be positions that are for a limited duration  

Skills & Abilities

Strong desire to learn more about the industryAbility to work with a teamAbility to follow directions

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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 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.”

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