Reporter

PURPOSE/REASON FOR THE POSITION: Contribute to the content gathering for KFOR-TV, KAUT-TV, KFOR.com and all social media platforms.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:

Engaging on-air and online personality
Ability to write web, text and social-media versions of news stories
Ability to enterprise news stories
Ability to write and to interpret broadcast-news copy
Ability to report live-breaking news
Ability to handle deadline pressure
Ability to drive news vehicles when needed

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred)
Strong writing skills required
2 years television newsroom experience preferred.
Strong computer skills with knowledge of Social Media
Experience with digital video editing
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people
Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must possess a valid State Driver’s License (or be able to obtain one)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to carry and operate equipment weighing over 50 pounds while videotaping subjects in various situations. Good manual dexterity in order to operate numerous small buttons and keys on cameras, computers and other such equipment. Good eyesight to shoot and compile stories. Hearing to communicate with station personnel and others via telephone and in person. Must be able to work under extreme pressure, stress, deadlines, and adverse weather conditions.