Federal News Network DoD Reporter
About The Position
Selects and researches topics; generates, develops, contacts and interviews sources; maintains notes and audio recordings; writes and edits articles, newscast items, etc. Produces and delivers stories for publishing online and for broadcast (web articles, on-air, podcasts, video, produced pieces/Q&As, features, special reports, series, etc.). Proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters, supervisors, producers, and digital staff. Operates board, computers, recording machines and other broadcast equipment, as necessary. Utilizes current and emerging digital tools for online publishing. Research relevant federal topics daily for the purpose of interviewing federal news makers and discussing current news stories. Cultivate a wide range of sources on the topics of Defense technology, acquisition, personnel/workforce, management, and the DoD budget. Maintain awareness of trends in DoD approaches to technology, workforce, management, acquisition policy, etc., that could be of interest to the broader federal community. Read, understand, and distill what matters to our audience from information-dense documents like legislative text and government reports. Work with reporters, anchors, producers, digital writers/editors, and supervisors to engage target audience in an informational, entertaining, and enjoyable manner on subject matter important to how the federal community does its work. Be comfortable moderating panels and other public engagements that represent Federal News Network in the federal community. Research, book and interview relevant federal newsmaker guests for recorded news interviews. Work with other reporters, anchors, producers, digital editors, and supervisors to ensure news product meets highest standards of journalism, radio production, digital news writing, and multimedia presentation. Produce audio material for broadcasts/podcasts and articles for Federalnewsnetwork.com. Contribute enterprise story ideas daily to assignment process. Contribute ideas to and participate in special report/series planning/execution. Assure high journalistic ethics and avoid even the appearance of conflict of interest, bias, or any ethical breach. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in all news coverage. Other duties as assigned. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time. Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. The company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions. Works in professional, collaborative team environment with a number of members. Normally a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
Requirements
- Minimum four years professional and/or academic experience in newsgathering, writing and/or editing.
- Familiarity with workforce/labor topics, civilian public sector personnel topics, and/or military personnel topics as well as ancillary topics including changes in politically-appointed and career leadership, activities of public employee unions and federal agency investments and programs that impinge on operations and employees.
- Four (4) year degree in Journalism, Communications (or equivalent) preferred.
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, effective social media tools.
- Ability to conduct online research, word processing, and digital editing.
- Ability to handle stress effectively.
- Ability to project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Selects and researches topics
- Generates, develops, contacts and interviews sources
- Maintains notes and audio recordings
- Writes and edits articles, newscast items, etc.
- Produces and delivers stories for publishing online and for broadcast (web articles, on-air, podcasts, video, produced pieces/Q&As, features, special reports, series, etc.)
- Proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters, supervisors, producers, and digital staff
- Operates board, computers, recording machines and other broadcast equipment, as necessary
- Utilizes current and emerging digital tools for online publishing
- Research relevant federal topics daily for the purpose of interviewing federal news makers and discussing current news stories
- Cultivate a wide range of sources on the topics of Defense technology, acquisition, personnel/workforce, management, and the DoD budget
- Maintain awareness of trends in DoD approaches to technology, workforce, management, acquisition policy, etc., that could be of interest to the broader federal community
- Read, understand, and distill what matters to our audience from information-dense documents like legislative text and government reports
- Work with reporters, anchors, producers, digital writers/editors, and supervisors to engage target audience in an informational, entertaining, and enjoyable manner on subject matter important to how the federal community does its work
- Be comfortable moderating panels and other public engagements that represent Federal News Network in the federal community
- Research, book and interview relevant federal newsmaker guests for recorded news interviews
- Work with other reporters, anchors, producers, digital editors, and supervisors to ensure news product meets highest standards of journalism, radio production, digital news writing, and multimedia presentation
- Produce audio material for broadcasts/podcasts and articles for Federalnewsnetwork.com
- Contribute enterprise story ideas daily to assignment process
- Contribute ideas to and participate in special report/series planning/execution
- Assure high journalistic ethics and avoid even the appearance of conflict of interest, bias, or any ethical breach
- Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in all news coverage
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time
- Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
