Reporter

About the job

posted this job on 05/05/08

Typical Duties:
Report live newscasts;
Enterprise and report news as assigned;
Make contacts and gather information about news issues and events in Arizona and California from which reports are written and edited;
Write interesting news stories from wire copy, field reports and telephone interviews;
Assist in production (copy and video) for newscasts;
Write and edit packages, voiceovers, and sound-on-tapes;
Write and report news for Radio cut ins;
Write and report cut-ins, promos, and teases;
Generate story ideas for newscasts;
Establish a good working relationship with the newscast producer to ensure a well-paced clean
newscast;
Produce newscasts when needed;
Represent station at community events; and
Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned.

Requirements:
Passion for News!
Previous experience desired, but not required as a television news reporter;
Previous newsroom experience preferred.
Strong, creative writing skills;
Ability to meet daily deadlines;
Must be a team player who knows how to show and tell interesting stories on the air and in the field;
Ability to edit news copy and videotape;
Newsroom computer experience preferred;
Must possess a valid driver's license with no DUI convictions;
Typing skills and good phone etiquette;
Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds of television equipment; and
Bilingual in Spanish helpful;
Submit resume and non-returnable DVD that shows strong writing and organizational skills
with a creative flair.

City,State

Yuma, Arizona

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