Company Info
Hubbard Broadcasting
3415 University Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota (United States)
Phone:6516424637
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On-Air TV Reporter
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Category: Television
Job ID: 70945
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 05.22.2024
Occupations:
Job Description:
Job OverviewWe are looking for dynamic reporter who loves live, breaking news as well as developing compelling enterprise stories. The ideal candidate is a passionate reporter/storyteller who can enhance the chemistry of our News team. Someone who checks their morning news feeds when they wake up, before they go to bed, and over the weekend. Occasional fill-in anchor opportunities.We have on-air reporter opportunities available currently in Albany, NY; Rochester, NY; Duluth, MN and Rochester, MN.
Job Responsibilities- Develop substantive, compelling, engaging stories every morning to inform our fast-growing early morning community.
- Cover breaking news as needed.
- Live shots in the field and live news segments in the studio.
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists and production staff to make newscasts compelling and engaging.
- Work flexible hours and days, and be willing to fill in on other shifts as needed.
- Report, shoot, write, and edit stories for air and digital platforms.
- Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
- Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
- Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
- Make occasional promotional community appearances.
- Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
- Ethical news judgment.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications- B.A. Degree in Journalism or equivalent field preferred. At least two years of experience as a reporter. Some anchor experience a plus.
- Strong live skills, well developed ad-lib ability to handle extended breaking news coverage.
- A self-starter who can generate solid, substantive story ideas on a daily basis.
- A passion for enterprise reporting, utilizing creative storytelling techniques and styles.
- Must have ability and necessary experience to shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
- Available to work on a flexible schedule.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
- Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
- Strong social/digital media skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.