Reporter

About the role

WREG in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an aggressive Reporter who will research, investigate and enterprise a news story on a daily basis. The Reporter will work with a photojournalist each day to news gather, report and go live for the assigned newscast. Must be able to collaborate with the assigned photographer to produce solid reports daily.

Responsibilities

• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Produces, edits and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned