News Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

ROLE:
Seeking a reporter to support our top-rated newscasts. Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accurate reporting of news stories
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas
• Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
• Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story and have a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio
• Works with the photographer, producers, desk in the development of a story
• Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress
• Use social media to update news stories to the public
• Attend station partnerships in the community
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication or equivalent related experience
• Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market
• REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must interact positively and productively with other employees in the field and in studio
• Uphold station values and models professionalism on and off the air
• Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
• In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and team player
• Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure