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, plus you're only a short drive to major metropolitan areas as well as beaches. WSLS 10 recently moved into a brand new state-of-the-art broadcast facility.

We’re looking for an enterprise story-teller who thrives on reporting people driven stories on all platforms from broadcast to digital.

JOB EXPERIENCE

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.

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.

To apply, please send links of your work, resume and references to:

Margaret Ashburn, WSLS 10 News Director: [email protected]

No phone calls, please.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to successful candidates.

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

You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under VA laws.

REQUIREMENTS

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

You should have at least 2-3 years of experience in a TV news setting, where you've honed your storytelling, live reporting, and news-gathering skills.
We prefer that you have a college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
You should have a clear, energetic, and engaging presence on camera.
You need sharp interviewing skills and can jump in to shoot and edit videos when needed.
You’re skilled with the latest computer software, newsroom systems, smartphone tech, and social media platforms.
Ability to effectively work with tight deadlines.
A valid driver’s license and a driving record considered acceptable by the company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Experience in various reporting formats, including experimental video strategies and non-traditional storytelling techniques.
A history of original enterprise reporting that demonstrates an impact on the community.
Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including using graphics and data to enhance stories.

ADDITIONAL INFO

HOW TO APPLY

Erika Adolphus ([email protected])

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