WLKY - Morning Reporter

Hearst•Louisville, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

WLKY is looking for an energetic live morning reporter to join our award-winning team! We are looking for an organized, dedicated individual with the ability to present content in a live newscast in an engaging, authentic way. This person must have experience covering everything from breaking news to human interest to community events. The right candidate is an excellent live reporter who understands the urgency of breaking news. This person should be an excellent writer who knows how to tell a visual story and be able to execute compelling live shots. We are looking for a take-charge, team player who hits the ground running every day, someone with high-energy who works quickly and effectively. WLKY values strong story generation and compelling writing, excellent time management skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. We're looking for a reporter who can join our morning team with exceptional live presence and ability to connect. You must be able to work quickly, under tight deadlines, understand and implement direction and feedback, and collaborate with our video journalists to tell the best story possible. You should be an avid local news consumer who knows what is happening in our community and how develop a network of contacts. Your reel should demonstrate live reporting ability specifically, breaking news coverage and storytelling. Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards are a must. Must work with urgency and be dependable.

Requirements

Past live reporting experience (2-5 years) required
Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work, and must contain active live shots.
Strong live reporting presence and skills, strong writing and storytelling skills
Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
Has a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards are a must.
Must work with urgency and be dependable.

Nice To Haves

Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered
Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Must have live reporting experience and be willing to work the early morning shift
Must work well with co-workers, and actively contribute to a positive newsroom culture.
Regularly plan live shots and gather/assemble stories for later newscasts and other assigned stories. Must be able to write quickly.
Must be able to communicate and collaborate with video journalist on how to develop/tell story in the most visual and compelling way.
Must adhere to writing/editing timing deadlines for assigned newscasts. Must provide editors enough time to edit and provide producers with script information in timely manner.
Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to cover stories of significance.
Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms daily
Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
In-person attendance is required