Local News Reporter

Maryland D.C. Delaware Broadcasters Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

LGBTQ+ health services

Family benefits

Job summary

WBAL-TV in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an accomplished Reporter who can generate story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. The candidate will head into the field, break big stories, and deliver credible, engaging reporting.

Reporting to the Assistant News Director, the role offers daily opportunities to lead enterprise coverage. The position emphasizes strong credibility, poise, and personality, with a focus on breaking news and enterprise

Qualifications

• Professional 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.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving record.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop exclusive, enterprise stories.
• Develop sources and break significant stories.
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms.
• Manage multiple stories and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exhibit journalistic integrity and ethics.

Skills

Professional reporting experience

Enterprise reporting

Source development

Interviewing

Job description

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, Maryland is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we're looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will report to the Assistant News Director. The salary range is $65,000 - $68,000.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• 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

Requirements

• Professional 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
• 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs