General Assignment Reporter

Sinclair & Co.Arlington, VA
307d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
  • Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
  • Great understanding of our 'On Your Side' brand in storytelling
  • Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Reporter
  • Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Creating, writing and editing meaningful stories for station's newscast and website
  • 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, including Managers, Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors

Benefits

  • Great benefits
  • Open-door policy
  • Upward mobility
  • Strong desire to see you succeed

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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