Reporter

Hearst Magazines; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is looking for a Local News Reporter based in Greenville, SC, for WYFF 4. The ideal candidate will be an enterprising self-starter, responsible for creating story ideas and conducting interviews that engage the audience.

Responsibilities include planning and gathering news stories, working with video, and breaking significant stories through source development. This role requires strong writing skills, the ability to work under pressure, and integrity in journalism.

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise reporting skills and ability to uncover details.
• Can operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology.
• Valid driver's license with a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Work with photographers to gather and edit compelling video.
• Develop a network of sources for breaking significant stories.
• Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms.
• Work on multiple stories and meet deadlines under pressure.

Skills

Journalistic integrity

Interviewing skills

Video editing

Copywriting

Source development

Technology usage

Education

Professional or college reporting experience

Job description

Local News Reporter

WYFF 4, the NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC, 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 be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs