What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter position at LNN USA?
We are looking for an enthusiastic reporter to join our team and participate in the creative cycle of news broadcast and online publication. As a journalist, you will work closely with the team and will be responsible for gathering information, writing article, broadcasting newscasts and interviewing guests. Ultimately, you should be able to follow current events and present news stories to audiences in an informative, interesting, and unbiased way.
Responsibilities
- Research local community, state, and national current events
- Meet with the news director and other reporters to be briefed on the day’s news
- Collaborate with the news director to choose stories to broadcast and publish considering audience preferences
- Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first
- Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air
- Ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts
- Engage in commentary
- Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories
- Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession
- Keep abreast of current news by studying media outlets, attending events, etc.
Skills
- Proven work experience as a reporter
- Understanding of the newscast and publishing process
- Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural)
- Comfortable yet professional presence on camera
- Ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Available to work on a flexible schedule
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines
- Active social media presence
- BS degree in journalism, communications or relevant field preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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