NEWS REPORTER/MMJ (Mon.-Fri.) - WVUE

Gray Media • New Orleans, LA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

WVUE in New Orleans is seeking an experienced, aggressive news reporter. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, talented newsroom. Candidate must be a self-starting, strong journalist with an investigative mindset. We want an excellent writer for broadcast and all multi-platform content, as well as a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom. We're looking for a creative reporter who can tell impactful stories and enhance our award-winning team's enterprise content. Someone with a sense of service who wants to tell stories in a highly ethical journalistic environment and have a great time doing a tough job.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as a television reporter in a top 125 market
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
• Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
• Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred

Responsibilities

• The reporter will be responsible for live shots, writing and posting multiple stories daily for broadcast as well as all of FOX 8's multimedia platforms under tight deadlines.
• Must also be strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage, and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts.
• Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering user-generated content are important.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees