General Assignment Reporter

Texas Association of Broadcasters; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcaster in San Antonio seeks a proactive General Assignment Reporter to enhance audience engagement and storytelling. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and thrive in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include creating content for diverse platforms and collaborating with editorial team members. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field and 2 years of reporting experience. We welcome diverse applicants and promote inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience in working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create, gather, and write meaningful and engaging stories for newscasts, websites, and social media platforms.
• Provide news on air as directed by news management.
• Engage with local community members.
• Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance.
• Work closely with all team members, including Producers, Editors, Anchors, and News Director.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Copy-editing

Community Engagement

Multimedia Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Tools

Media Creation Tools

Job description

KABB/WOAI is looking for an aggressive, take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow our audience and empower our viewers. We're looking for a motivated, energetic, and creative reporter who can gather information and enterprise new stories. You should have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The ideal candidate should be able to think on their feet, have excellent live shot skills, and thrive on breaking stories.

No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities will include:

• Create, gather, and write meaningful and engaging stories for newscasts, websites, and social media platforms
• Provide news on air as directed by news management
• Engage with local community members
• Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
• Work closely with all team members, including Producers, Editors, Anchors, and News Director

Additionally, this person should:

• Have proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
• Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
• Possess strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Have 2 years’ reporting experience
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Be able to work well under pressure

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.