News Reporter

The News Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• •Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• •Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• •Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• •Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• •Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• •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
• •Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• •Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• •Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• •Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• •Produces 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

Requirements & Skills:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• •Fluency in English
• •Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• •Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• •Superior on-air presence
• •Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• •Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• •Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• •Flexibility to work any shift