Multiplatform News Reporter: Break News & Tell Stories

WRCB Local 3 News; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WRCB Local 3 News in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for a driven, curious Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. This role requires breaking news coverage, strong sourcing, and compelling storytelling across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate thrives on in-depth reporting, asks smart questions, and can work independently in the field while collaborating with producers and the assignment desk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Report, write and deliver compelling news stories for television, digital, streaming and social media platforms
• Produce packages, VO/SOTs, live shots and other content for newscasts and digital audiences
• Cover general-assignment, breaking news and enterprise stories with accuracy, urgency and sound editorial judgment
• Pitch original, relevant and creative story ideas daily
• Develop and maintain strong contacts throughout the community
• Follow up on previously reported stories to identify new developments and opportunities for deeper coverage
• Research local, state, national and world news to remain informed and ready to respond to developing stories
• Coordinate interviews, story logistics and evolving coverage with the assignment desk and producers
• Attend editorial meetings prepared with strong, audience-focused story ideas
• Deliver confident, conversational live reports and adapt to breaking-news situations
• Work effectively with photographers and provide clear editorial direction in the field
• Continuously strengthen writing, live-reporting, interviewing, social-media and storytelling skills
• Uphold standards for accuracy, fairness, objectivity, ethics and community trust

Skills

News reporting

Live reporting

Interviewing

Story writing

Editorial judgment

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENG equipment

Nonlinear editing

Job description

WRCB Local 3 News in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for a driven, curious Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. This role requires breaking news coverage, strong sourcing, and compelling storytelling across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate thrives on in-depth reporting, asks smart questions, and can work independently in the field while collaborating with producers and the assignment desk.