What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter - WHBQ TV position at Cox Media Group?
We are currently searching for an enterprising and energetic hard-news reporter. This reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. Reporter must dig for extra information. They must also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. Active live is a must.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources
- Reaches out to sources and fosters a relationship
- Remains extremely knowledgeable of all local and national news
- Pitches original, local stories with impact
- Follows research guidelines when fertilizing ideas
- Crafts & presents stories
- Works with photojournalist to craft a story that includes real people
- May need to shoot & edit story
- Writes accurate, grammatically correct scripts
- Digs for information
- Follows time guidelines
- Presents stories live as needed
- Updates the website
- Uses station guidelines in using social media
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Degree in journalism or related field
- 3 years reporting experience
- The ability to multitask strong organizational skills and solid news judgment.
- Must be able to keep a cool head under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills
WHAT WE OFFER YOU: WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG
CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people – and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements. We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.
We provide valuable local content to viewers in the communities we serve through our 33 high-quality, market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 53 top-performing radio stations delivering all genres of content in 11 markets, and numerous streaming and digital platforms. Our portfolio includes primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. We also offer a full suite of national, regional, local, and digital advertising services with CMG Local Solutions, CoxReps and Gamut.
We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.
We promote the safety and well-being of our employees by requiring that all newly hired CMG employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. CMG will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we’d love to have you join us. Apply today!
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