MMJ Sports / News Reporter

Job Description

MMJ Sports / News Reporter - WNEM

About WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information and public service programming.

We have the top-rated news station plus broadcast website. We are a midsize market with opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM-TV is recruiting for a MMJ Sports/News Reporter. We are looking for someone who is a great storyteller and can create both news and sports content on multiple platforms. This person generates story ideas, researches, writes, reports, shoots video and edits news and sports material for broadcast and all WNEM news platforms. This job includes sports anchoring on weekends, as well as being able to do live reports on both news and sports stories.

This person must also write and post daily on all digital platforms, and social media. The successful individual will furnish a wide variety of news and sports content either working alone or in tandem with other field personnel. We need someone who contributes live shots utilizing microwave, satellite and other technology for feeding stories to the station. This individual will be called upon to represent WNEM in public in a professional and courteous manner. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must possess advanced understanding of legal and ethical issues impacting journalism.
- Ability to combine words and pictures into informative and interesting news and sports stories.
- Ability to shoot, write and edit packaged reports.
- Ability to handle breaking news live coverage.
- Strong social media skills.
- Advanced knowledge of the locale, governing bodies, demographics and public figures.
- Ability to edit stories as necessary.
- Ability to perform quality work in high pressure deadline situations.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

Interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9evez-18-218-61-16-42 in your application.