WLKY - Morning Reporter

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Louisville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Family Benefits

Zusammenfassung

WLKY in Louisville seeks an energetic live morning reporter to join an award-winning team. Must cover breaking news, human interest, and community events with engaging, authentic live delivery.

Requirements include 2-5 years of live reporting, strong writing and storytelling, and the ability to work early mornings and weekends. In-person newsroom presence is required and collaboration with video journalists is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Past live reporting experience (2-5 years)
• Strong live reporting presence and storytelling abilities
• Ability to write quickly and clearly for live broadcasts

Aufgaben

• Must have live reporting experience and be willing to work the early morning shift
• Work well with co-workers and contribute to positive newsroom culture
• Plan live shots and gather/store stories for newscasts, write quickly
• Collaborate with video journalist to tell stories visually
• Meet writing/editing deadlines and provide scripts to editors on time
• Develop a network of sources for timely tips and stories of significance
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms daily
• Juggle multiple stories and meet deadlines under pressure
• In-person attendance is required

Kenntnisse

Live reporting

Storytelling

Writing

Tools

Mobile transmission devices

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

WLKY is looking for an energetic live morning reporter to join our award-winning team! We are looking for an organized, dedicated individual with the ability to present content in a live newscast in an engaging, authentic way. This person must have experience covering everything from breaking news to human interest to community events.

Location: Louisville, , United States
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: $

Job Responsibilities

• Must have live reporting experience and be willing to work the early morning shift
• Must work well with co-workers, and actively contribute to a positive newsroom culture.
• Regularly plan live shots and gather/assemble stories for later newscasts and other assigned stories. Must be able to write quickly.
• Must be able to communicate and collaborate with video journalist on how to develop/tell story in the most visual and compelling way.
• Must adhere to writing/editing timing deadlines for assigned newscasts. Must provide editors enough time to edit and provide producers with script information in timely manner.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to cover stories of significance.
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms daily
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements

• Past live reporting experience (2-5 years) required
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work, and must contain active live shots.

Qualifications Requirements

• Strong live reporting presence and skills, strong writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and 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.

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