Political Reporter
Fox TV Stations
Oakland, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/9/2019 3:06:00 PM PST
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Seeking an experienced political reporter who has a passion for reporting on the issues affecting the Bay Area and the state of California to provide original political reporting for KTVU FOX 2, KTVU's digital sites and associated media partners. Gather information, write news stories for broadcast and digital, conduct taped and live video interviews and be able to present material in a compelling and engaging manner. Must contribute to digital and social media efforts. Must be able to research and enterprise stories, cultivate sources, and work with the investigative team. Additional duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.
Must have a broad working knowledge of federal and state politics and procedures, the court system, and municipal, state and federal government operations. Must have strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters of reporting for mass media. Qualified candidates must have the ability to anticipate and quickly respond to major developments involving the political landscape and work under deadline. Strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of television news production required, including digital and web-based newsgathering tools. Must possess knowledge of researching material essential to putting together comprehensive news stories. Must be a strong writer and communicator and have demonstrated interview skills. Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus. 4–year college degree required with emphasis in Communications and Journalisms preferred. 3 - 5 years' experience in a medium to large market is required.