About This Role
Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a Reporter/MMJ.
Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.
Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.
To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities
We are looking for a Reporter/MMJ who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories for our newscasts and digital platforms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reports news stories for broadcast, digital, and social media
- Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
- Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Shoots and edits news events
- Produces and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other digital and social media platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Superior on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift