Reporter - NBC4

Job Description

Responsibilities
Job Duties
• Enterprise news stories
• Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to the Washington, DC community
• Gather, write and produce material in fair, accurate and balanced manner
• Field produce, conduct interview and shoot stories
• Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJ occasionally
• Provide news on-air and on other platforms as assigned from studio and field locations
• Establish and maintain solid sources to gain access to exclusive local news stories
• Active community inv olvement
• Create web content that complements the station website
• Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors
• Develop and pitch story ideas

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a television reporter
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Multimedia Journalist
• Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production
• Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent experience

Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be available to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays
-Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
-Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
-Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications
• Excellent news judgment
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth
• Solid digital shooting skills and experience working with digital camera
• Working knowledge of non-linear editing
• Experience with Dalet a plus
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand and break down complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Spanish language skills a plus

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