Reporter / MMJ

Job Description

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a network of news sources across diverse communities, organizations and social media platforms that lead to exclusive stories
• Articulate viewpoints and experiences in a manner that helps the audience feel a personal connection to the content
• Perform fill-in anchor and other temporary assignments, as needed
• Track story developments and communicate progress to assignment desk and managers
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under shifting
• deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned promotions projects

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter in top 10 market
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated ability to perform non-linear editing and shooting workflow

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any shift including on holidays and willingness to travel and work long hours possibly on weekends with short notice
Successful candidate will be required to join the SAG-AFTRA union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

Desired

Excellent written, verbal communication skills, news judgment and research skills
Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including live, anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
Very strong ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce original stories
Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit and desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d59q37-3-141-47-221-42 in your application.