Executive News Reporter - Kptv

Gray MediaBeaverton, OR
Onsite

About The Position

FOX 12 Oregon, the #1 local news station in the Portland market, is hiring an Executive Reporter to help guide coverage for our award-winning newscasts, mentor and grow storytellers in our newsroom, and provide dynamic leadership to our reporting team. The Executive Reporter will lead by example, managing reporters with hands-on guidance about researching, interviewing, writing, and executing all aspects of their jobs, while working with the News Management Team to set and fulfill goals for the whole newsroom.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent training and/or experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a General Assignment Reporter.
  • Newsroom leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong editorial, writing, and storytelling skills and working knowledge of newsroom systems, like ENPS
  • This position requires the employee to be able to drive for business needs. A valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR) are required.

Nice To Haves

  • The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and administrative skills, flexibility to work multiple schedules depending on the demands of each unique news day, and a passion for coaching and growing journalists.

Responsibilities

  • Taking a leadership role in determining content and coverage plans for the newsroom... from developing story ideas in the editorial meetings through execution in the field and in the newscasts
  • Working with reporters and field crews daily on content development strategies, storytelling techniques, and ideas for active live shots
  • Leading coverage on major stories by gathering, writing, and delivering content on air
  • Fostering a team environment and maintaining a positive, inclusive culture in the newsroom
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Executive

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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