Dynamic Multiplatform News Reporter

Sarkes Tarzian; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarkes Tarzian's WRCB Local 3 News in Chattanooga, Tennessee, seeks a driven Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. You’ll thrive on breaking news, develop solid sources and tell stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative journalist who works independently in the field, coordinating with producers and the assignment desk while adapting to news as it develops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Report, write and deliver compelling news stories for television, digital, streaming and social media platforms
• Produce packages, VO/SOTs, live shots and other content for newscasts and digital audiences
• Cover general-assignment, breaking news and enterprise stories with accuracy, urgency and sound editorial judgment
• Pitch original, relevant and creative story ideas daily
• Develop and maintain strong contacts throughout the community
• Follow up on previously reported stories to identify new developments, accountability angles and opportunities for deeper coverage
• Research local, state, national and world news to remain informed and ready to respond to developing stories
• Coordinate interviews, story logistics and evolving coverage with the assignment desk and producers
• Attend editorial meetings prepared with strong, audience-focused story ideas
• Deliver confident, conversational live reports and adapt to breaking-news situations
• Work effectively with photographers and provide clear editorial direction in the field
• Continuously strengthen writing, live-reporting, interviewing, social-media and storytelling skills
• Uphold standards for accuracy, fairness, objectivity, ethics and community trust

Skills

Writing

Interviewing

Storytelling

News judgment

Deadline pressure

Digital reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nonlinear editing systems

ENG equipment

Job description

Sarkes Tarzian's WRCB Local 3 News in Chattanooga, Tennessee, seeks a driven Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. You’ll thrive on breaking news, develop solid sources and tell stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative journalist who works independently in the field, coordinating with producers and the assignment desk while adapting to news as it develops.