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Reporter

Winter Park, FLOnsiteFull TimePosted 13 days ago

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Required skills

  • breaking news
  • enterprise reporting
  • live reporting
  • journalistic integrity
  • ethical standards
  • source development
  • mobile platforms
  • time-management
  • tight deadlines
  • compelling video

Nice to have

  • hustle
  • win the day
  • highly competitive
  • go-getter
  • fast
  • efficient

Role summary

WESH 2/CW18, an NBC affiliate in Orlando, is seeking a driven Reporter to cover breaking news and conduct enterprise reporting. The ideal candidate is a competitive self-starter with strong relationship-building skills, capable of uncovering exclusive stories and holding power accountable. Responsibilities include planning, gathering, and assembling news stories, working with photographers for video and sound, coordinating with news managers and producers, and developing a network of sources. The role requires excellent live reporting, writing, time management, and mobile journalism skills, along with journalistic integrity and the ability to work under pressure in various conditions. A valid driver's license and clear driving record are necessary.

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-Owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne DMA, is looking for a strong take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We need a self-starter who is ready to hustle and win the day. We are looking for a highly skilled individual eager to build relationships, contacts and sources. The successful candidate loves breaking news and is highly competitive. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that will lead our newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, we want to find this market’s next leader who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions and hold those in power accountable. We need a versatile, enterprising go-getter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines and has excellent live reporting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
  • Work with a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
  • Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
  • Works with producers in newscast production
  • Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
  • Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
  • Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
  • Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
  • In-person attendance is required

    • Requirements

  • Professional or college reporting experience
  • Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
  • Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
  • Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
  • Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
  • Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
  • Have a valid driver's license, can drive large vehicles over long distances, 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

    • Values in Action

    At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

    Benefits

    Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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