Reporter/Backpack Journalist, WOWT (Omaha)

This position is for Reporter/Backpack Journalist. We’re looking for a pioneer in the next generation of news gathering. We report news on every platform available to our viewers. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot video, edit video, post web stories/pictures/video from both the field and television station. Successful candidates will also have the ability to deliver compelling stories from the viewer in. You’ll use the latest technology, including lightweight next generation video equipment and laptop editing.

Candidates should have at least two years’ experience as a reporter or photojournalist for a broadcast news station or news website. Duties of this job include live reporting, creative shooting, writing, editing and posting of news stories, both hard news and features. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure.

The successful applicant’s background must include, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field. He/she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.

Applicant MUST provide a resume internet link (preferred) or DVD representative of his/her work. DVD’s will not be returned.


Submit resume and cover letter electronically to:

hr@wowt.com
By fax to 402.233.7885
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Only if you don’t have electronic access, please mail your resume to or complete an application at:

WOWT
Attn: Human Resources
3501 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131