Reporter - WFTV Orlando

Cox Media Group • Orlando, FL

66d • Onsite

About The Position

WFTV is looking for an enterprising and energetic hard-news Reporter.  This reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. A Reporter must dig for extra information.  He or she must also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. Active live is a must. About Cox Media Group CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com CMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people. At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values - Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference. If you are currently a CMG employee, please log into THRIVE to access our internal career center.

Requirements

• Degree in journalism or related field
• 2 years reporting experience
• The ability to multitask, strong organizational skills and solid news judgment
• Must be able to keep a cool head under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources -  20%
• Reach out to sources and fosters a relationship
• Remain extremely knowledgeable of all local and national news
• Pitch original, local stories with impact
• Follow research guidelines when fertilizing ideas
• Crafts & presents stories - 70%
• Work with photojournalist to craft a story that includes real people
• May need to shoot & edit story
• Write accurate, grammatically correct scripts
• Dig for information
• Follow time guidelines
• Present stories live as needed
• Update the web - 10%
• Use station guidelines in using social media

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees