Enterprising Multiplatform News Reporter

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Local News Reporter who can generate story ideas, conduct informed interviews, and craft engaging live shots across broadcast, digital, social, streaming and mobile platforms. The reporter will develop sources, pursue enterprise reporting, and break big stories with credibility, poise and personality.

In-person attendance is required; expect varied shifts including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Have a valid driver's license 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
• In-person attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work with or without 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
• 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
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Skills

Enterprise reporting

Live reporting

Interviewing

Source development

Story ideation

Writing clear copy

Deadline-driven

Field reporting

Tools

Video editing software

Mobile transmission devices

Job description

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Local News Reporter who can generate story ideas, conduct informed interviews, and craft engaging live shots across broadcast, digital, social, streaming and mobile platforms. The reporter will develop sources, pursue enterprise reporting, and break big stories with credibility, poise and personality.

In-person attendance is required; expect varied shifts including overnights and weekends.