Reporter/MMJ

About the role

A successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences across all devices and platforms. The candidate needs to be highly driven, resourceful, and nimble, excelling in ad-libbing, storytelling, and digital savvy. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. A typical day could involve general assignment reporting with live shots or returning to station to host/produce or participate in live streaming programs.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality
• Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
• Contribute to digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for the CTV streaming app or producing reels for social accounts
• Creatively present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms
• Ad-lib breaking news fluently with a strong ability to interact with anchors
• Collaborate with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas
• Develop community contacts and a network of news sources
• Attend station partnerships in the community
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in journalism, communication, or equivalent related experience
• Prefer 3–5 years of TV news reporting experience in a medium to large market
• News videography, editing, and livestreaming experience preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field
• Exceptional writing, grammar, and spelling; technical formatting
• Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
• Strong on-air presentation—must be credible, personable, and engaging
• Excellent time management skills maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere and video camera/news photography skills
• Ability to carry 25–30 pounds of equipment
• Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
• Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

Pay

Compensation starting at $33.65/hour, commensurate with experience and skill level.