Lead Nightside Reporter

Do you like to break the big story? Do you like to scoop the competition? Do you like to live in one of the most beautiful areas in the U.S. that's also a lot of fun? Our lead Nightside reporter could be just the job for you. WLOS News 13 is looking for a take-charge reporter (not MMJ) to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrive on breaking stories.

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

Enterprise meaningful stories for station’s newscasts 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
2+ years of experience as a Reporter
Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines