General Assignment Reporter

WSYX/WTTE is looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter whose can go beyond the headlines. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can has a proven record bringing depth and context to storytelling. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information with a multiplatform approach. Sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude is a must. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories and be a self-starter. You will grow here as a storyteller as the newsroom leaders love to coach!

No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:

Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team
Engaging with local community members
Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc..

Additionally, This Person Should Have A…

Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
Two years of experience as a Reporter
Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines