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General Assignment News Reporter/Photographer

***REQUIRED: INCLUDE DEMO REEL WHEN YOU APPLY.***
DEPARTMENT:News
REPORTS TO:News Director
EDUCATION: Four-year degree in journalism or related field preferred
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of one year reporting preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide quality news content on a daily basis
  • Light, shoot, write and edit all assigned stories (packages, VOs and VOSOTs)
  • Operate Dejero live equipment, base unit and cell phone
  • Update station website, social media, and contribute to station’s internet success
  • Cut down all stories for use in later newscasts
  • Make daily beat checks
  • Establish new contacts and sources on a regular basis
  • Provide the Assignment Desk with logical follow up ideas from the stories you cover. (i.e. next court date for criminals, meeting dates for city/county issues covered, report release dates for investigations, etc)
  • Check in a minimum of two times daily to update progress and angles to assigned stories
  • Immediately inform management of potentially litigious stories and receipt of subpoenas
  • Contribute daily and sweeps story ideas (minimum of two package-worthy ideas daily)
  • Bring new and fresh ideas for better news coverage and storytelling through creative use of video and natural sound
  • Operate station vehicle, keep it clean, report any maintenance issues in a timely manner
  • Keep up to date on current and community events
  • Work with other departments on cross-planning and station events
  • Must be on-call via home or cell phone
  • Assist other Morris Network stations with their news operations
  • Act as ambassador/representative of station to the public
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director
  • Inform management of any obstacles to effectively performing the duties outlined above.
ABILITIES/SKILLS:
  • Able to meet deadlines under intense pressure
  • Turn multiple stories in one shift
  • Punctual
  • Communicate with news staff and other departments
  • Working knowledge of newsroom and production equipment and capabilities, including but not limited to cameras and editors
  • Courteous and professional in appearance and demeanor
  • Conform to management standards for physical appearance, including wardrobe, hairstyle and makeup
  • Be respectful of station property and property of co-workers
  • Safely operate and protect station equipment
  • Keep work area organized
  • Respond to phone calls, emails, text message, etc. in a timely manner
  • Able to write in broadcast style with attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays
  • Able to follow detailed instructions
  • Good attendance record
  • Able to direct work and gain the cooperation of others
  • Have a valid driver's license