Reporter
News for WSMV
Nashville, Tennessee
posted on April 26, 2018
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Category: News Position/Title: Reporter Details: Develops, writes and reports daily news stories and events and presents information live. Coordinates and communicates often with assignment desk and producers. Gathers, packages and brokers information about a news topic to the general public. The work performed is for all media platforms and initiatives, including on-air, website, app and social media. 60% Champions the editorial process by pitching enterprise story ideas daily. Develops, writes and reports news stories from concept to finish. Researches and compiles information into a written story that is ready for on-air delivery. Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events and people in the news. 20% Provides daily story notes outlining ideas for future stories. Passes along facts uncovered concerning ongoing projects. Provides progress reports on story checks. Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings or story developments. 10% Maintains contacts within community to report promptly on new or continuing events. 10% Serves as community ambassador for the news department. Responds to concerns of viewers. Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station. Attends station sponsored promotion events as scheduled Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 4/26/2018 Closing Date: 5/26/2018 City: Nashville - 37209 State: Tennessee Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Three years’ experience in print or broadcast journalism. Experience reporting news at a commercial television station preferred. Requirements: Must possess advanced understanding of legal and ethical issues impacting journalism. Ability to combine words and pictures into informative and interesting news stories. Advanced knowledge of the locale, governing bodies, demographics and public figures. Ability to edit stories as necessary. Ability to perform quality work in high pressure deadline situations. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess valid Driver’s License. Contact: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and always on the lookout for bright, creative talent to be part of the Meredith team. Visit us today at: http://www.meredith.com/viewjobopenings Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
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