7News is looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow and empower our multiplatform news audience! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box on TV and our digital platforms. The ideal candidate should be able to develop contacts, pitch impactful enterprise 'On Your Side' brand stories. Only the strongest of storytellers with great attitudes should apply. The best person for this job loves to be chasing the important stories across our area, has an excellent understanding of the use of social media and breaking stories on digital first. Should be willing to work nights, weekends and early mornings as D.C. is a busy news market and stories can break anytime. No shift will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include: Creating, writing and editing meaningful stories for station's newscast and website. Must be fully invested in social media audience engagement. Dynamic live reporting skills. Ability to adjust for breaking news and convey urgency and immediacy to the viewer. Understanding of how active live shots are incorporated into storytelling. Ability to create unique impactful enterprise content, that digs deeper than a news conference. Connecting with local community members and developing strong sources. Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance. Working closely with all members of the news team, which would include Managers, Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Education Level
Bachelor's degree