WLKY - MMJ Reporter

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts.
• Covering breaking news, weather, and sports.
• Putting together high-quality packages for all platforms - newscasts, digital, and reels for all social platforms.
• Developing sources, creating story ideas, and producing content on-air, online, and all digital platforms.
• Selling live shots and live interviews, developing sources, and pitching strong enterprise news stories.

Requirements

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing.
• Creative writer and editor.
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers.
• Can provide samples of reporting and videography.
• Experience developing local contacts.
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive news production.

Qualifications

• Related military experience will be considered.
• Must be flexible with schedule.

Skills

• Fosters collaboration and open communication.
• Ensures authentic, accurate, and connected content.
• Works in diverse communities.

Benefits

• 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.

Values in Action

We believe in fostering collaboration and open communication to ensure that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services