Creative Services Reporter

Job Description

The Creative Services Reporter will work on stories for our lifestyle, Good Day PA, and other Sales Projects that may arise for on-air or digital distribution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• • Reports/Writes/produces stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people with the guidance of the client's representative.
• Works with the people involved in the story to obtain photographs needed for the story
• Logs all video interviews and broll, writes the story in coordination with the Client Services Producer, makes changes, if necessary, if client requests
• Provides Creative Services Producer list of graphics needed for the story, including full names, credentials and titles
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about the story's aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly in coordination with the Creative Services Producer.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to the stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
• Discusses issues with Creative Services producer and/or Creative Services Director to establish priorities or positions.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Keeps all information obtained in the story confidential
• 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.
• 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.
• Works well with a team environment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, Microsoft Office Programs and other office equipment.
• Preferred, but not required, knowledge of ENPS software, Adobe Production Suite
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0w9yj-18-117-216-229-42 in your application.