WLKY - Morning Reporter

AAJA26; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

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Job summary

WLKY in Louisville, KY is seeking an energetic live morning reporter to join our award-winning team. This role requires an individual who can deliver engaging content in a live newscast with authentic storytelling and quick writing.

We value breaking news coverage, community storytelling, and a team player who hits the ground running with high energy and strong time management. In-person attendance and collaboration with video journalists are essential.

Qualifications

• Past live morning reporting experience preferred.
• Must write quickly and efficiently for on-air delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to tell visual stories through live shots.
• Ability to develop a network of sources and tips.

Responsibilities

• Report live in the morning, with strong on-air presence.
• Plan live shots and assemble stories for newscasts.
• Write scripts quickly and communicate with editors and producers.
• Collaborate with video journalists to craft visual storytelling.
• Meet deadlines under tight time pressure and work with urgency.
• Attend in-person for all shifts and cover community events.

Skills

Live reporting

Writing

Storytelling

Collaboration with VJs

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.

The right candidate is an excellent live reporter who understands the urgency of breaking news. This person should be an excellent writer who knows how to tell a visual story and be able to execute compelling live shots. We are looking for a take-charge, team player who hits the ground running every day, someone with high-energy who works quickly and effectively.

WLKY values strong story generation and compelling writing, excellent time management skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. We'relooking for a reporter who can join our morning team with exceptional live presence and ability to connect. You must be able to work quickly, under tight deadlines, understand and implement direction and feedback, and collaborate with our video journalists to tell the best story possible. You should be an avid local news consumer who knows what is happening in our community and how develop a network of contacts. Your reel should demonstrate live reporting ability specifically, breaking news coverage and storytelling.Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards are a must. Must work with urgency and be dependable.

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/assemblestories for later newscasts and other assigned stories. Must be able to write quickly.
• Must be able to communicate and collaborate with video journaliston 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.
• Developa 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.

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