Jobs · Marketing · Mississippi

Reporter

Jackson's 16 WAPT · Jackson, MS · 1 wk ago
MarketingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
  • Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
  • Cookordination with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
  • Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
  • Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
  • Report on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure

Requirements

  • Professional or college reporting experience
  • Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
  • Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
  • Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
  • Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
  • Work in all weather conditions
  • Can work in different shifts, including overnights and weekends
  • Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Qualifications

  • Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Skills

  • Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Benefits

  • Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you.
  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services

About the Role

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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