Multi-skilled Journalist/Reporter
CBS News Philadelphia is looking for an energetic Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) Reporter to join our on-air team. We want someone who brings creative story ideas to the table, cultivates sources, owns social media, is passionate about local news, and can connect with our audience. Candidates must be able to shoot and edit broadcast quality video to tell appealing stories to our television newscast audience and users of our vibrant digital platforms. We focus on the heart behind the headline while covering hard news. Original storytelling is encouraged in a style that focuses on optimism, tenacity, and hustle. If you’d like to be an impactful part of a growing and resourceful team of major-market journalists, we’d like to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities:
This person will shoot, write, edit & report news stories for KYW-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
Effective communicator in the field with story composition and live or look-live reporting
Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
Key collaborator with team of managers at two stations
Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.
Ability to shoot, write & edit.
Self-motivated & able to generate own story ideas that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
College Degree preferred.
At least 3 years’ experience reporting in a commercial broadcast setting including regular live reporting; daily live reporting preferred
Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast and the web; experience writing for the web required.
Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Avid Media Composer editing preferred
Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
SAG-AFTRA union membership required