Website WXIX
NEWS REPORTER/MMJ – WXIX
Job Summary/Description:
FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced reporter/MMJ. We are looking for an innovative storyteller to join our team! Our next MMJ will research, shoot, and present news stories (with viewer benefit) for our on-air & digital platforms. Engaging LIVESHOTS are a must. You must be able to win the big story of the day, along with finding enterprise stories (with high viewer impact) to lead our newscasts. You must have a hunger for breaking news and tracking down the exclusive lead story.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
– Develop sources in the community, in order to pitch lead and enterprise stories
– Must have time-management skills as you gather video, sound, and graphics for stories.
– Must be able to work under tight deadlines to turn daily stories.
– Use creative storytelling techniques to make stories easy to understand and memorable
– May be required to work weekends or early morning shifts.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
– Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
– Experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and the field
– Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas
– Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
-Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references