News Reporter

Job Description

WDAF-TV/Fox 4 News in Kansas City is seeking a News Reporter to join our team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to tell compelling stories for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

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Additional
• Enterprise unique stories for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms which are relevant to the local community.
• Possess strong live skills with the ability to cover breaking news with little or no preparation.
• Develop sources and arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
• E valuates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or position in the newscast.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Has strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1k48v-18-188-66-13-42 in your application.