Reporter

ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a reporter to support our top-rated newscasts committed to serving the San Diego community. Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurate reporting of news stories

• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas

• Develops community contacts and a network of news sources

• Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story and have a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio

• Works with the photographer, producers, desk in the development of a story

• Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress

• Use social media to update news stories to the public

• Attend station partnerships in the community

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication or equivalent related experience

• Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must interact positively and productively with other employees in the field and in studio

• Uphold station values and models professionalism on and off the air

• Strong on-air presentation - must be credible, personable and engaging

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

• In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and team player

• Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure

• Comp starting $32.94/hr+ commensurate with experience.

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