Dynamic Reporter: Breaking News, Investigative Reporting

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WPXI TV Pittsburgh is seeking an enterprising and energetic Reporter to join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. The reporter must dig for extra information and be adept at using social media to gather and break stories.

Minimum qualifications include 3 years of experience as a Reporter, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and a preferred BA in Journalism or related field.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a Reporter required.
• Preferred: B.A in Journalism or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased.
• Narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news.
• Engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast.
• Demonstrate strong social media use to move audiences across platforms.
• Maintain curiosity about current events and deliver high-quality reporting.

Skills

News writing

Social media

Live reporting

Broadcast storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

WPXI TV Pittsburgh is seeking an enterprising and energetic Reporter to join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. The reporter must dig for extra information and be adept at using social media to gather and break stories.

Minimum qualifications include 3 years of experience as a Reporter, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and a preferred BA in Journalism or related field.