Description

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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