Senior Morning Reporter

Job Description

WSYM Fox 47, the E.W. Scripps station in Lansing, MI, seeks a dynamic Senior Morning Reporter to serve as a field and studio host, delivering essential information to start viewers' days. This reporter will be the face of the morning show, sharing top-level storytelling from local neighborhoods and a sense of innovation while contributing to the growth of our morning show and digital platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Turn hard-enterprise stories to lead our morning show newscasts.
• Regularly lead coverage with extensive field reporting from big events in various neighborhoods and across mid-Michigan, from the Michigan State basketball game to the State of the State address and everything in between.
• Front content from the studio as needed.
• Coordinate shoots and interviews for engaging morning show topics.
• Respond to breaking news as it develops in the overnight or morning hours.
• Elevate our product across multiple digital platforms.
• Shoot, write and edit stories as assigned.
• Participate in community events.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Strong anchoring experience and skills.
• The ability to tell the best story in the Lansing market on any given day.
• Promote teamwork attitude with station employees.
• Multitask multiple stories and shoots. Planning is critical.
• Advance ability in critical thinking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkmk4q-3-139-239-25-42 in your application.