Senior News Reporter
About the role
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is seeking an experienced Senior News Reporter to cover domestic and international events for television and digital platforms. This position involves developing impactful stories, conducting on-location interviews, serving as a fill-in anchor, and informing and inspiring audiences.
Responsibilities
- Research, report, and write compelling news coverage for television and digital platforms
- Cover domestic and international events
- Conduct on-location interviews
- Develop and produce television news packages, feature stories, documentaries, and special reports
- Work closely with the newsroom team and external contacts
- Serve as a fill-in television news anchor, demonstrating excellent on-camera presence, clear communication, sound editorial judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly during live broadcasts
- Mentor and encourage developing journalists
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of domestic and international current events, geopolitics, humanitarian issues, and Christian news
- Thorough understanding of broadcast journalism principles, newsroom operations, editorial standards, and television news production
- Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, verify, and communicate complex news stories with accuracy, fairness, and clarity
- Proficiency with professional non-linear editing software, newsroom systems, and digital media technologies
- Excellent interviewing, storytelling, writing, and on-camera presentation skills
- Strong editorial judgment with a commitment to journalistic integrity and factual accuracy
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of domestic and international current events, geopolitics, humanitarian issues, and Christian news
- Thorough understanding of broadcast journalism principles, newsroom operations, editorial standards, and television news production
- Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, verify, and communicate complex news stories with accuracy, fairness, and clarity
- Proficiency with professional non-linear editing software, newsroom systems, and digital media technologies
- Excellent interviewing, storytelling, writing, and on-camera presentation skills
- Strong editorial judgment with a commitment to journalistic integrity and factual accuracy
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
Skills
- Proficiency with professional non-linear editing software, newsroom systems, and digital media technologies
- Excellent interviewing, storytelling, writing, and on-camera presentation skills
- Strong editorial judgment with a commitment to journalistic integrity and factual accuracy
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
CBN News offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full time positions.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually. Final compensation within this range will be determined based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills aligned with the role requirements.
Schedule
CBN News offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the individual.