Full Time Job
Reporter, NBC 6
NBCUniversal
- Paid
- Full Time
- Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
ResponsibilitiesWTVJ, NBC Universal's Owned Television Station in South Florida, is looking for a reporter who puts a priority on enterprise reporting and compelling storytelling. The ideal candidate will be someone who builds contacts and sources in the community, has a curiosity and passion for going beyond the surface of the story and seeks out characters to make storytelling unique and relatable. The Reporter will deliver these stories in English and Spanish as needed.
• Enterprise and pitch unique angles to topical stories
• Identify and pitch angles on big daily news stories and follow developments when appropriate
• Ensure stories are told in a compelling way with context and perspective
• Build relevant contacts and sources within the community
• Deliver live and recorded news events/stories authentically, accurately and in a compelling and engaging manner
• Ensure news gathering and storytelling techniques are in line with NBC News legal/standards guidelines
• Think visually using creative and high-quality production techniques including graphics, viewer photos/videos and virtual interviews
• Post digital content of daily stories
• Identify and produce additional digital content for stories when appropriate or assigned
• Use social media to promote stories and engage viewers
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsgathering and/or news production
• B.A. degree or equivalent in areas such as Journalism & Communications, or related field.
Desired Characteristics:
• Ability and willingness to shoot and edit
• Strong journalistic and communication skills
• Excellent writing, storytelling and live reporting skills with the ability to juggle multiple daily and short-term projects
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Possess strong, detail-orientated research and writing skills
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus
• Have a creative approach to digital platforms
• Strong, working knowledge of how to use social media to strengthen the brand, interact with viewers and promote stories
• Collaborative team player with a good attitude focuses on finding solutions
• 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 and prioritize work
• Familiarity with emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must submit a resume/CV online as well as a link to recent work
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule which could include overtime, nights, holidays and weekends
• Must be willing to work at the station's Miramar location
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes
• Must be willing to adhere to all company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
Additional Information
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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