Columbus,OH
Sinclair Broadcast Group
DESCRIPTION
The General Assignment Reporter will produce impactful stories with a distinctive focus on Central Ohio. Responsibilities include creating content on deadline for multiple media platforms; including linear, internet and digital channels as well as social media.
JOB EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
WSYX/WTTE is looking for an aggressive, creative General Assignment Reporter to help us continue our ratings dominance. We are looking for a self-motivated, highly energetic, team player who can think and perform outside the box. The perfect candidate should be able to develop unique story ideas, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic and a positive can-do attitude. The journalist selected to join our team will also have excellent skills in live reporting and thrive in high pressure, breaking news situations.
No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Create and write meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
- Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team
- Engage with local community members
- Review 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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
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