SENIOR NEWS REPORTER - KWQC

FOX Carolina News • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

KWQC is the #1 station in the Quad Cities and is looking for a senior reporter to cover the lead story every night. This role requires the ability to shoot, write, and edit all of your own stories. The position offers numerous fill-in anchor opportunities, allowing for skill expansion in both news and the digital desk. The Quad Cities area is a vibrant hub on the Mississippi River, offering a high quality of life with a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, diverse dining, and a welcoming community spirit.

Requirements

• 3 years' experience as an MMJ
• Strong writing skills
• Strong news judgement
• Understanding of cameras and editing platforms
• Strong on-camera presence
• Self-sufficient
• Be able to work in a team environment with reporters, anchors, and producers
• Curiosity
• Open to feedback

Nice To Haves

• Journalism degree preferred
• News of the Day awareness

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch your own stories
• Shoot, write, and edit these stories on a daily basis
• Produce longer-form, promotional stories monthly
• Be ready to roll out the door if breaking news happens
• Work with the digital team to come up with unique ways to reach viewers
• Fill in anchor on our newscasts, especially when the 10 p.m. anchor is off
• Create unique digital content - and anchor an 8 p.m. news update nightly on KWQC+
• Pitch lead stories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed