News Reporter/Mmj - Wbrc

Gray Media • Birmingham, AL

19h

About The Position

WBRC is looking for an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ. They must understand and incorporate social media material into their workflow. We're looking for a team player who can shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. The ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

• Two years of reporting experience required.
• Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
• Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills.
• Solid news judgment.
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Internet, etc.
• A bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver`s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
• Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
• Write news stories for newscasts and the web, and post to social media platforms
• Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
• Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
• Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees