DESCRIPTION

WSLS 10, the Graham Media Group, Inc. owned / NBC affiliated station in Roanoke, VA is seeking a video journalist to join our news team. You’ll live and work in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We’re looking for an enterprise storyteller who thrives on reporting people-driven stories on all platforms from broadcast to digital.

Responsibilities:

Write, shoot, produce and edit daily news stories, (PKG’s, VOSOT’s, VO’s).
Work closely with news management and producers to cover pre-planned and breaking news.
Establish and maintain key contacts for cultivating news stories.
Produce content for all platforms including broadcast, web, and social media.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

One year of successful reporting experience in a television news environment.
Excellent writing and videography skills. Live reporting experience a must.
Juggle numerous projects at once in a fast-paced environment with persistent deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
Positive attitude that includes discretion, maturity, and composure – especially under pressure.
College degree in broadcast journalism, communication, or other related areas is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

REQUIREMENTS

Location: WSLS – TV

821 5^th Street NE

Roanoke, Virginia 24016

To apply: Please submit your updated Resume, reel and cover letter to:

Margaret Ashburn, News Director: [email protected]

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

No Phone Calls Please

WSLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WSLS will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

ADDITIONAL INFO

HOW TO APPLY

To apply: Please submit your updated Resume, reel and cover letter to:

Scott Flannigan, News Director: [email protected]

[email protected]