East Alabama Bureau Reporter/Mmj Wtvm

Gray Media•Columbus, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

WTVM-TV is seeking a skilled reporter to expand coverage from our East Alabama Bureau, based in Auburn, Alabama. This position includes covering Barbour, Chambers, Lee, and Russell counties. We are looking for an eager candidate who is looking to grow while contributing to the area's #1 news source.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Must have scheduling flexibility

Responsibilities

Ability to tell complicated stories with "live ability" required
Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required
Present information in a fair, unbiased manner,
Develop story ideas to present, including digital components, in morning/afternoon news meeting.
Interview subjects and research facts for credibility
Deliver content on social media and the web.
Edit video and stories for broadcast
Ability to anchor, report, go live, field anchor, and present onset debriefs when needed
Produce and anchor newscasts as assigned
Must have the ability to post and edit stories multiple times throughout the day to web and social platforms