Dynamic Local News Reporter: Enterprise & Live

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area, seeks a sharp Local News Reporter who hits the ground running. You will plan, gather and report day-of news with enterprise angles, work with photographers, and contribute to live broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, solid writing, and the ability to develop sources under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Professional or college reporting experience.
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details.
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered.

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 with exclusive content.
• Work with producers in newscast production.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information.

Skills

Live reporting

Enterprise reporting

Strong writing

Source development

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Job description

WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area, seeks a sharp Local News Reporter who hits the ground running. You will plan, gather and report day-of news with enterprise angles, work with photographers, and contribute to live broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has strong live reporting skills, solid writing, and the ability to develop sources under deadline pressure.