Freelance Reporter

WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned station in Washington, D.C., is seeking a talented freelance Multi-Skilled Reporter with a passion for breaking news, great storytelling and connecting with our community that includes Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

If you are a resourceful, assertive, creative storyteller who can execute impactful stories on all platforms this is your next stop. We want you to thrive on delivering dynamic on-air presentations, as wells as writing, shooting and editing memorable pieces that will inform, inspire and impact our audience.

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise stories
Focus on ways to add context and perspective to stories
Write, shoot and edit pieces -use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
Develop original content through social listening, crowdsourcing, and independent sources
Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
Develop news sources that allow you to break stories
Operate news vehicle to and from various locations
Write and post several times a day on all digital platforms
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor

Requirements

4-6 years of experience preferred
Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
A portfolio with examples of strong storytelling
Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus