This position is for Reporter. We’re looking for a pioneer in the next generation of news gathering. We report news on every platform available to our viewers. Successful journalist will shoot, write, produce content on air and online. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team to produce compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories for WOWT.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
-Posting stories on all WOWT platforms, on-air (tickers), website, social media, mobile platforms
-Write, shoot and edit effective news topicals
-Recognize the importance of promoting the WOWT news product
-Drive traffic to the WOWT website
-Be internally and externally recognized as an ambassador for WOWT.com
-Be an authority on the WOWT brand and competitors
-Ensure that the brand standards are met across all platforms
-Promote the brand and its values at all opportunities
-May act as grip for other writer/producers during shoots, this would involve helping to stop equipment, teardown equipment, and loading of equipment from and into vans
Qualifications:
-Prior experience as a broadcast reporter or photojournalist.
-Prefer a candidate with a four year journalism or communication degree
-Must have solid people skills and able to work individually or in a team environment when working with reporters and producers
-Ability to operate under constant deadline pressure
-Valid driver’s license and a clean MVR
-Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment on a daily basis (approx. 40 lbs)
-Strong writing skills and ability to write accurately and creatively under constant deadline pressure
Apply Online at:
http://www.gray.tv/applynow