Job Description
WJW-TV Cleveland, Ohio, a Nexstar Media Group Inc. owned Fox affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an experienced candidate as a news reporter. We want a high energy, engaging talent who is a strong storyteller and can handle breaking news situations in a fast-paced environment. Must have outstanding skills as a live reporter.
Job Summary
Reports hard news and feature stories, and other material originated by the reporter, or assigned by the EP or assignment desk, Must contribute to all digital platforms following instruction by the digital team.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Build network of informational sources that will enable the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
- Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories
- Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation
- Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations
- Present clear, creative and accurate live shots
- Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
- Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Proficient at screening and logging video and providing written editing instructions to tape editors
- Adept at ad-lib presentations, without aid of scripts and/or teleprompters
- Possess exceptional research skills
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Journalism (or related field) and a minimum of (2) two years of experience as an on-air commercial television news reporter.
