WPIX
Reporter(Part-Time)
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“Reporter (Part-Time) at WPIX. Skills: News reporting, Broadcast journalism. Collect facts about events. Analyze facts about events”
Industry & Context.
Prioritize assignments; Handle multiple tasks
Ability to meet deadlines, Flexibility to work any shift
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Equivalent education and work experience, Fluency in English, Minimum two years’ experience, Valid driver’s license, Good driving record
Nice to Have
More experience depending on market size
What You'll Do.
Collect facts about events
Analyze facts about events
Present facts about events
Report news stories for broadcast
Correct errors in content
Determine story emphasis
Determine story length
Determine story format
Research background information
Analyze background information
Gather information through research
Gather information through interviews
Gather information through attendance
Pitch stories to managers
Pitch stories to producers
Discuss issues with producers
Discuss issues with managers
Check reference materials
Revise work to meet approval
Revise work to fit time
Produce reports for all platforms
Present reports for all platforms
Ensure content meets standards
Write stories for web
Write stories for eMedia
Interact with viewers on social media
Interact with users on social media
Perform special projects
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
WPIX is searching for a part-time **_Reporter_**. The _Reporter_ collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. * Responsibilities * 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 _Requirements & Skills:_ * Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience * Flu
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