Reporter

Hearst•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, is seeking a take-charge Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and deliver compelling live shots. The role emphasizes strong enterprise reporting and finding stories that lead newscasts. The Reporter should bring credibility, poise, and personality, be willing to work in the field and ask tough questions, and be able to break significant stories. The position calls for a versatile, enterprising self-starter who works quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines and has excellent live reporting skills. The Reporter reports to the Assistant News Director. The Reporter plans, gathers, and assembles stories for day-of news and special projects; gathers and edits compelling video and sound, independently or with a photographer; and collaborates with news managers and producers to develop stories with enterprise angles and exclusive content. The role also involves developing a network of sources, contributing pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms, and handling multiple assignments and deadlines under pressure. The Reporter is expected to uphold journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Requirements

Professional or college reporting experience.
Experience with enterprise reporting and the ability to uncover details.
A demo reel indicative of everyday work.
Ability to write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports gathered images.
Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Valid driver's license and clear driving record.
Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Nice To Haves

Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Plan, gather, and assemble stories for day-of news or special project assignments.
Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound.
Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories beyond surface details, featuring unique enterprise angles and exclusive content.
Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and opportunities to break significant stories.
Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
Work on multiple stories and projects at once and meet all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.