WLKY - Reporter

Hearst•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Local News Reporter WLKY is looking for a multi-platform news Reporter who has the ability to generate story ideas, write to video, produce reels and do compelling live shots. We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The successful candidate loves breaking news and is highly competitive. We value strong story generation and writing, excellent time management skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. We're looking for a reporter who can work a lead and break the big stories - who wants to own the big story every day. You must be able to work quickly, under tight deadlines, understand and implement direction and feedback, develop sources and collaborate with a photographer in order to tell the best story possible. Your reel should demonstrate live reporting ability and your vertical video storytelling ability.

Requirements

Professional reporting experience
Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work, including reels
Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
Can work in all weather conditions
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Related military experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

Ability to generate story ideas
Ability to write to video
Ability to produce reels
Ability to do compelling live shots
Strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running
Loves breaking news and is highly competitive
Strong story generation and writing
Excellent time management skills
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Ability to work a lead and break the big stories
Ability to own the big story every day
Ability to work quickly, under tight deadlines
Understand and implement direction and feedback
Develop sources
Collaborate with a photographer
Demonstrate live reporting ability
Demonstrate vertical video storytelling ability

Responsibilities

Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
Produce compelling vertical videos for social platforms
Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under pressure.
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards