NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WXIX

FOX Carolina News • Cincinnati, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced reporter/MMJ. We are looking for an innovative storyteller to join our team! Our next MMJ will research, shoot, and present news stories (with viewer benefit) for our on-air & digital platforms. Engaging LIVESHOTS are a must. You must be able to win the big story of the day, along with finding enterprise stories (with high viewer impact) to lead our newscasts. You must have a hunger for breaking news and tracking down the exclusive lead story.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and the field
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
• Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Develop sources in the community, in order to pitch lead and enterprise stories
• Must have time-management skills as you gather video, sound, and graphics for stories.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines to turn daily stories.
• Use creative storytelling techniques to make stories easy to understand and memorable
• May be required to work weekends or early morning shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level