News Reporter/MMJ

WCJB TV20 ABC Affiliate - #1 rated legacy broadcast TV station located in beautiful North Central Florida (the Gainesville market) has a proud heritage and an energetic newsroom. WCJB TV20 is the market leader, with viewers relying on us for news, weather, and sports coverage from Your Local Station. Along with the market's strongest news ratings, and ever-expanding digital platforms, we deliver results for our advertisers. Gainesville is a sports town, and we cover our local high school sports teams with the same fervor we bring to our constant coverage of Florida Gator sports.

Although best known as the home of the University of Florida, Gainesville is also a medical hub with nationally recognized institutions including UF Health/Shands Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center. Corporations specializing in medical innovations such as Priora Robotics and Exactech have also made Gainesville their home. And with a large college

Job Summary/Description:

The Reporter/MMJ will research, write, videotape, and edit general assignment stories for broadcast and the web.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed below:

Suggests viable story ideas daily at meetings
Receives assignment or evaluates news leads/news tips to develop story ideas
Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
Shoots video and still photos for web, if required, to illustrate stories

Qualifications/Requirements:

BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
Computer literacy required, including, ideally ENPS news system
Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
Ability to meet various deadlines
Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
Proficient at posting content to station website, Facebook, and Twitter
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Valid Florida Driver`s license and acceptable driving record required