News Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

The General Assignment News Reporter will be responsible for newsgathering and reporting for broadcast, streaming, digital, and other multi-platform applications.

Essential Responsibilities
• Cover all news stories as assigned and report the facts on station’s news programs, streaming channels, website and /or other multi-platform and digital properties.
• Cover news stories with depth, fairness and accuracy, upholding journalistic ethics, NBC News standards and company policies.
• Conduct live interviews.
• Research, plan, pitch and schedule multi-platform stories or segments that represent our stations’ brand pillars.
• Work closely with photojournalists or work independently, edit or supervise the editing of reports used in conjunction with news stories and programs.
• Develop and grow an active social following via social media, including regular posting of digital content that aligns with our stations’ brand pillars.
• Contribute content and information to both duopoly stations.
• Perform on air news anchor work when assigned.
• Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station, as scheduled or approved by management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 2-years previous experience as a Reporter.
• Minimum of 2-years TV writing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in San Diego.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Interested candidates can apply online at www.nbcunicareers.com.

Desired:
• Multi-Media Journalist experience and skills in shooting and editing video.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Upbeat personality and quick wit.
• Familiarity with local issues and leaders a plus.
• Up to date on and interested in current news events and San Diego issues.
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible.
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.