State Capitol Reporter

Job Description

STATE CAPITOL REPORTER

CBS 17 in Raleigh is looking for an experienced Capitol Reporter to cover state government for Nexstar stations statewide. North Carolina politics are getting national attention from the Presidential race to the statehouse. This is your chance to be at the center of our political coverage while working in one of the best places to live in America. Candidates should be passionate about great storytelling and accountability journalism. Must be a strong writer, willing to dig deeper and ask tough questions.
Our Capitol Reporter must have an extensive knowledge of state government and politics to build sources and generate exclusive, lead, stories. Candidates must excel at, live, Breaking News. Must be aggressive on digital and social media. Candidates must have a college degree and at least three years reporting/MMJ experience at a network affiliate. Please go to: www.nexstar.tv to access all career opportunities for WNCN-TV.

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• 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
• 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-d9m527-3-145-16-6-42 in your application.