NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WXIX

Gray Television•Cincinnati, OH

49d

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 experience with investigative reporting. 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, 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.

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