ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a Reporter for our broadcast and digital platforms. The 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. A typical day could involve general assignment reporting with live shots or returning to station to host/produce live streaming news programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality
- Contributes daily to our digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app
- Must be creative with how to present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms
- Collaborates with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed
- Attends editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas
- Sets up, writes, pkgs to meet deadlines daily
- Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
- Attends station partnerships in community
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Video editing and livestreaming experience preferred
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must interact positively and productively with colleagues and the public
- Upholds station values and models professionalism on and off the air
- Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling
- Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib at length when required
- Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
- Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
- Compensation starting at $31/hour commensurate with experience and skill level.
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