What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Team Lead position at GateHouse Media?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: 1. Diligently cover assigned beat, or beats, and other assignments in multiple formats on multiple platforms. This includes shooting photos and video with most stories. 2. Must be able to manage and engage in social media with emphasis on timely information and sourcing. 3. Meet deadlines and work under pressure with quality and speed during newsgathering duties. Must be able to work on short-term and long-term projects through time management and planning. 4. Be accurate, expert in verification and conform to appropriate media style. Provides fair and accurate assessment of news impact. 5. Use a thorough knowledge of current events and the content of the newspaper and apply this knowledge to the job. Generate ideas for news and feature coverage in all media formats expected. 6. Demonstrate integrity, initiative, integration and innovation in both personal conduct and daily work. 7. Be able to develop and maintain sources and knowledge to develop stories and report in timely fashion. Protects confidential information and sources. 8. Must be able to work independently and solve complex problems, taking initiative to create new methods or establish protocols or help determine story play, along with editors. 9. May also provide technical direction to less experienced reporters or serve as lead on team reporting assignments. This could include basic training or mentoring assignments as required. 10. Perform other tasks as necessary or assigned by supervisors.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Journalism or English and at five years of experience as a reporter for a news organization, advanced multimedia skills preferred. * Must be able to work independently on most complicated reporting assignments. * Must have reliable automobile and smartphone * Must be licensed driver and carry appropriate auto insurance.
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