Live Local News Reporter

Reelz; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KSTP-TV, part of Hubbard Broadcasting, is seeking a News Reporter to cover and report local stories for the Twin Cities market. You will present live and taped reports and contribute to digital content across platforms.

The role requires strong storytelling, solid journalism background, and the ability to handle breaking news and diverse assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience.
• Great storyteller with strong writing and on-air presentation skills.
• Ability to handle live and remote reporting and breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene or studio.
• Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily; research and gather content for story; write clear, accurate, engaging copy.
• Write for and maintain presence on website and social media platforms.
• Travel to the scene of a news story to gather information for broadcast.
• Complete assignments according to deadlines; maintain community contacts and awareness of current events.
• Collaborate with photographers and newsroom staff; communicate frequently and work as a team.

Skills

Storytelling

Live reporting

News writing

Broadcast presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications or equivalent

Job description

KSTP-TV, part of Hubbard Broadcasting, is seeking a News Reporter to cover and report local stories for the Twin Cities market. You will present live and taped reports and contribute to digital content across platforms.

The role requires strong storytelling, solid journalism background, and the ability to handle breaking news and diverse assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment.