Breaking News Video Reporter: Fast, Visual Coverage

Agupdate; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Agupdate in Sarasota is looking for The Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter to cover a wide range of fast-moving topics, including crime, traffic, weather, breaking business openings and closings, and high-interest trends.

The reporter will identify timely stories, shoot video and photos, produce quick videos, access public records, build sources, and analyze data with audience engagement in mind; occasional field reporting and AI-assisted tools are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Fundamental reporter skills: researching, interviewing and fact-checking.
• Ability to shoot video and photographs for quick news content.
• Familiarity with analytics and data sources, including Google Trends.

Responsibilities

• Cover crime and public safety, traffic and weather developments, breaking business news, and trending topics.
• Identify timely stories and be first in market on major breaking events when possible.
• Produce quick videos and photo galleries; sometimes video-only content.
• Access public records, build sources, conduct interviews, and analyze data for reporting.
• Engage audiences on social platforms and use AI tools to improve reporting.

Job description

Agupdate in Sarasota is looking for The Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter to cover a wide range of fast-moving topics, including crime, traffic, weather, breaking business openings and closings, and high-interest trends.

The reporter will identify timely stories, shoot video and photos, produce quick videos, access public records, build sources, and analyze data with audience engagement in mind; occasional field reporting and AI-assisted tools are encouraged.