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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Local News Reporter
KOAT-TV the Hearst affiliate in Albuquerque NM is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas conduct informed interviews develop sources and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and were looking for someone who finds the stories that lead addition to credibility poise and personality you are not afraid to head out into the field ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile enterprising self-starter who is fast efficient works well under tight deadlines can develop sources and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
- Plan gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content
- Develop a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
- Will contribute pictures video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
- Work on different stories and projects at once and meet all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- Professional or college reporting experience
- Experience with enterprise reporting and the ability to uncover details
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
- Write clear correct compelling copy that supports images gathered
- Operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest technology
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Have a valid drivers license and a clear driving record
- Work varied shifts including overnights and weekends
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
